necklock

English

Etymology

From neck +‎ lock.

Noun

necklock (plural necklocks)

1. A wrestling move in which the opponent's neck is held immobile.
   • 1987, Edward F. Connolly, A Cop's Cop, page 81:

     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.

   • 2005, Walter Moers, Rumo & His Miraculous Adventures, page 224:

     They circled one another at a crawl, each trying for a necklock.