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- Dictionarystranglehold/ˈstraŋɡlhəʊld/
noun
- 1. a grip around the neck of another person that can kill by asphyxiation if held for long enough.
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STRANGLEHOLD definition: 1. a position of complete control that prevents something from developing: 2. in wrestling or…. Learn more.
noun. stran· gle· hold ˈstraŋ-gəl-ˌhōld. Synonyms of stranglehold. 1. : an illegal wrestling hold by which one's opponent is choked. 2. : a force or influence that chokes or suppresses freedom of movement or expression. Examples of stranglehold in a Sentence.
STRANGLEHOLD meaning: 1. a position of complete control that prevents something from developing: 2. in wrestling or…. Learn more.
Stranglehold definition: an illegal hold by which an opponent's breath is choked off.. See examples of STRANGLEHOLD used in a sentence.
In wrestling, a stranglehold is a strong grip around an opponent's neck. Figuratively, you have a stranglehold on something (or someone) when you have complete control over it. The powerful hold that's also known as a chokehold is used in various martial arts, as well as police and military training.
stranglehold (on something) complete control over something that makes it impossible for it to grow or develop well. The company now had a stranglehold on the market. attempts to break the US stranglehold on the industry; See stranglehold in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
a position of complete control that prevents something from developing: Two major companies have a stranglehold on the market. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence.
stran·gle·hold. (străng′gəl-hōld′) n. 1. Sports An illegal wrestling hold used to choke an opponent. 2. A force, influence, or action that restricts or suppresses freedom or progress. Also called throttlehold. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
stranglehold meaning, definition, what is stranglehold: complete control over a situation, organ...: Learn more.
STRANGLEHOLD meaning: 1 : an illegal hold in wrestling by which your opponent is choked; 2 : a force or influence that stops something from growing or developing usually singular often + on.
