"necklock" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: necklocks [plural]
Etymology: neck + lock Etymology templates: {{compound|en|neck|lock}} neck + lock Head templates: {{en-noun}} necklock (plural necklocks)
  1. A wrestling move in which the opponent's neck is held immobile. Categories (topical): Wrestling
    Sense id: en-necklock-en-noun-3qRigVKU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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