wristlock

American  

[rist-lok] / ˈrɪstˌlɒk /

noun

Wrestling.

1. a hold in which an opponent's wrist is grasped and twisted.

---

wristlock British  

/ ˈrɪstˌlɒk /

noun

1. a wrestling hold in which a wrestler seizes his opponent's wrist and exerts pressure against the joints of his hand, arm, or shoulder

---

Etymology

Origin of wristlock

First recorded in 1920–25; wrist + lock ¹

Example Sentences

Neither of us had the advantage for the moment, so I went in for a quick wristlock and spin.

From Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942 by Various

He took Carrots' arm in a Japanese wristlock and rushed him across the room.

From Smugglers' Reef by Blaine, John

Jerry, who had caught the wink too, took his shoulders while Scotty kept a wristlock clamped tight.

From Smugglers' Reef by Blaine, John