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Headlock

Noun - Wrestling Hold

A headlock is a wrestling hold in which a person's arm is tightly locked around the opponent's head.

Sample sentence: During the wrestling match, John applied a powerful headlock on his opponent, causing him to tap out.

Noun - Control or Restraint

Headlock can also refer to a method of controlling or restraining someone by placing them in a headlock.

Sample sentence: The bouncer quickly put the unruly customer in a headlock to prevent any further trouble.

Verb - To Put in a Headlock

The term "headlock" can also be used as a verb, meaning to put someone in a headlock.

Sample sentence: The wrestler successfully headlocked his opponent and gained control of the match.

Adjective - Popular or Local

There is no specific sense of "headlock" related to popularity or locality.

Sample sentence: The concept of headlock does not apply as an adjective in this context.