sleeper hold

English

U.S. soldiers demonstrating a sleeper hold.

Noun

sleeper hold (plural sleeper holds)

  1. (martial arts, wrestling) A chokehold from behind that restricts blood flow to the brain and can cause the recipient to become unconscious.

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