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necklocks

necklocks is the plural of necklock.

Meaning of necklock

Noun

necklock (plural necklocks)

  1. A wrestling move in which the opponent's neck is held immobile.
    • Angelo sensed something behind him; he turned and Emmett's powerful arms encircled him, trapping him in a necklock. Connolly banged into them, and all three fell onto the sidewalk, Emmett still holding the necklock and Angelo turning blue.1987, Edward F. Connolly, A Cop's Cop, page 81

Questions about necklocks

What is necklocks the plural of?
Necklocks is the plural of necklock.

Words near necklocks in the dictionary

  1. necklike
  2. neckline
  3. necklined
  4. necklines
  5. necklock
  6. necklocks
  7. neckmold
  8. neckmolds
  9. neckmould
  10. neckmoulds
  11. neckpiece

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