joint lock
Pronunciation
/dʒˈɔɪnt lˈɑːk/

Definition & Meaning of "joint lock"in English

Joint lock
01

a grappling technique that hyperextends, twists, or compresses a joint to force submission or control an opponent, commonly used in martial arts like judo, jiu-jitsu, or MMA

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
joint locks
Examples
The BJJ black belt applied a tight joint lock to his opponent's elbow, making him tap out.
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