Closing
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Instead, their jaws basically cause a blood/air choke, closing around the victim's windpipe, limiting airflow and constricting the large blood vessels around it.
Source: Choke Holds -
The Walls Are Closing In: Invoked during the climax: While some of Stefan's knights work on subduing Diaval, a few more arrive with riot shields made of iron, and promptly make a formation around Maleficent, boxing her in and limiting her mobility.
Source: Film / Maleficent
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