scissors hold
/'sizəz'hould/
Definition
Noun: A wrestling hold in which a competitor wraps their legs around the opponent's body or head, crosses their ankles, and applies pressure by squeezing.
Usage
This term is used specifically in the context of wrestling and martial arts to describe a grappling technique. It is a compound noun where "scissors" describes the crossing action of the legs, and "hold" indicates a controlling grip or lock.
Examples
- The wrestler secured the match with a powerful scissors hold around his opponent's torso.
- Applying a scissors hold to the head can be dangerous and is often regulated in competitive sports.
- She escaped the scissors hold by bridging her body and creating space.
Advanced Usage
- Technical Application: The hold is categorized as a type of "body scissors" or "head scissors" depending on the target area. Its effectiveness relies on leg strength and leverage rather than arm strength.
Variants and Related Words
- Scissors (noun): A tool for cutting, consisting of two crossed blades. The wrestling hold is named for the similar crossing action.
- Body scissors (noun phrase): A specific type of scissors hold applied to the opponent's torso.
- Head scissors (noun phrase): A specific type of scissors hold applied to the opponent's head and neck.
- Hold (noun): A method of gripping or restraining an opponent in wrestling, judo, etc.
Synonyms
- Leg lock (noun): A broader category of submission holds that use the legs to control an opponent's joint. A scissors hold is a specific type of leg lock.
- Grappling hold (noun phrase): A general term for any hold used in wrestling or grappling.
Related Phrases
- To apply a scissors hold (verb phrase): To execute this specific wrestling technique.
- The grappler quickly moved to apply a scissors hold.
- To be caught in a scissors hold (verb phrase): To be trapped by this technique.
- He found himself caught in a tight scissors hold and had to tap out.
Noun
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a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze
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