Meaning Of The Word Chokehold

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What's The Definition Of Chokehold?

chokehold in American English
a technique for restraining or subduing a person by locking one's arms around the person's neck

chokehold in British English
noun: the act of holding a person's neck across the windpipe, esp from behind using one arm

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