"arm-twister" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: arm-twisters [plural], arm twister [alternative]
Etymology: From arm-twist + -er. Etymology templates: {{af|en|arm-twist|-er|id2=agent noun}} arm-twist + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} arm-twister (plural arm-twisters)
  1. One who arm-twists. Translations (one who arm-twists): 鮴押し屋 (gorioshiya) (alt: ごりおしや) (Japanese)

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