Definitions

1. noun

A wrestling hold where a person controls their opponent’s arm, often used to force them to submit or yield.

“The wrestler applied an armlock to his opponent, causing them to tap out.”

2. verb

To apply an armlock to someone, typically in a wrestling or martial arts context.

“The referee armlocked the wrestler, forcing them to release their opponent’s arm.”

3. noun

A device used to lock or secure an arm or a limb, often in a medical or orthopedic context.

“The doctor applied an armlock to the patient’s injured arm to immobilize it.”