Definition of "armlock" in English

noun

1. A wrestling move in which the opponent's arm is held immobile.

2. Any of several distinct attacks against an opponent’s arm in martial arts.

3. A fighting hold in which the arm is used to immobilise an opponent.

4. (figuratively, by extension) Power to control or heavily influence something or someone.

verb

1. (transitive) To hold in an armlock.