Choke hold
Choke hold noun - A restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind.
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Hold and choke hold are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hold" instead a noun phrase "Choke hold".
Hold
Hold noun - The act or manner of holding.
Choke hold and hold are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Choke hold" instead a noun "Hold".
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