choke hold 1

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Definition

a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind

  • 1.he grabbed the woman in a chokehold, demanded her cash and jewelry, and then fled
  • a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind

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