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A wrestling hold in which an opponent's wrist is gripped and twisted to immobilize the opponent.

wristlock [ˈrɪstˌlɒk]

(Individual Sports & Recreations / Wrestling) a wrestling hold in which a wrestler seizes his opponent's wrist and exerts pressure against the joints of his hand, arm, or shoulder

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