Chokehold

Pronunciation: /tʃoʊkhəʊld/

Definitions of chokehold

noun a tight grip around someone's neck, used to restrain or incapacitate them

Example Sentences

A1 He used a chokehold to subdue the attacker.

A2 The police officer applied a chokehold to restrain the suspect.

B1 The martial arts instructor demonstrated how to properly execute a chokehold.

B2 The fighter was able to escape the chokehold and win the match.

C1 The use of chokeholds in law enforcement has been a topic of debate.

C2 The martial artist expertly applied a chokehold to immobilize his opponent.

Examples of chokehold in a Sentence

formal The police officer used a chokehold to restrain the suspect.

informal I can't believe he put him in a chokehold during the fight.

slang He tried to sneak up on me, but I got him in a chokehold.

figurative Her fear had a chokehold on her, preventing her from taking any risks.

Grammatical Forms of chokehold

• past tense: chokeheld
• plural: chokeholds
• comparative: more chokehold
• superlative: most chokehold
• present tense: chokehold
• future tense: will chokehold
• perfect tense: have chokehold
• continuous tense: is chokeholding
• singular: chokehold
• positive degree: chokehold
• infinitive: to chokehold
• gerund: choking
• participle: choked

Origin and Evolution of chokehold

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'chokehold' originated from the combination of 'choke' meaning to suffocate or strangle, and 'hold' referring to a grip or grasp.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of wrestling or combat sports to describe a technique of restraining an opponent by applying pressure to the neck, the term 'chokehold' has evolved to also refer to any method of restricting someone's breathing or airflow, often in a controversial or abusive manner.