English

Alternative forms

• choke-hold

Noun

chokehold ‎(plural chokeholds)

1. (martial arts, wrestling) A grappling hold around the neck that cuts off the flow of air to the brain

   He put his opponent in a chokehold.

2. (by extension) A strong and powerful grasp on something

   Your country has a chokehold on our economy.

Related terms

• neckhold
• stranglehold