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Definition of headlock

headlock

/ˈhɛdˌlɑːk/
head · lock
Plural:headlocks
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Past Simple:headlocked
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Past Participle:headlocked
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Present Participle:headlocking
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headlock Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A wrestling or grappling hold in which one person encircles the head of another with an arm and pulls it tightly against the side or chest.

Example

"The older brother playfully put his younger sibling in a gentle headlock during their backyard wrestling match."

2

A state of complete control, dominance, or deadlocked restraint over a situation or competitor.

Example

"Rising interest rates have kept the local housing market in a tight headlock for the past six months."

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• verb

1

To seize and restrain someone by wrapping an arm tightly around their head.

Example

"During the championship match, the defender tried to headlock his opponent to stop the takedown."

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• Rhymes for headlock

• Nearby Words

headlike
headline
headliner
headlock
headlong
headman
headmaster

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Headlock. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/headlock
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