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Heel hook
01
a climbing technique where the climber uses their heel on a hold to pull their body upward or secure a position
02
a submission technique in combat sports where pressure is applied to the opponent's ankle joint by hooking their heel
heel hook
n
Example
The climber relied on a heel hook to transition onto the vertical face.
She executed a perfect heel hook to reach the next hold on the overhang.
He felt a surge of confidence after successfully sticking the heel hook.
He struggled with the move until he employed a heel hook to stabilize himself.
Using a heel hook allowed her to rest momentarily and chalk up before continuing.
