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How to pronounce “chokehold”

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Pronunciation guide for chokehold

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of chokehold with real speech in context.
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5 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Why domestic violence victims don't leaveand he used the chokehold
Definition summary
(martial arts, wrestling) A grappling hold around a person's neck, especially one in which the neck is grasped tightly from behind with an arm, cutting off the flow of blood to the brain and restricting breathing.

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How to pronounce chokehold

Why domestic violence victims don't leave

and he used the chokehold

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “chokehold”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (martial arts, wrestling) A grappling hold around a person's neck, especially one in which the neck is grasped tightly from behind with an arm, cutting off the flow of blood to the brain and restricting breathing.
  • (figurative) A powerful and restrictive control or influence over something.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To put a hold around the neck of (someone), especially one in which the neck is grasped tightly from behind with an arm.

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