Hooks
Hooks noun - Large strong hand (as of a fighter).
Pulls
Both words in one sentence
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On Broad City, when Abbi finally hooks up with her neighbor Jeremy and asks to change positions (meaning her on top), he pulls out a strap-on for her to use.
Source: Casual Kink -
To elaborate: The technique involves dropping someone chest first onto the ground from a great height while the user pulls their opponent's arms back and hooks their legs together to prevent escape.
Source: Manga / Kinnikuman -
Hei of Darker Than Black pulls one or two of these with his snap hooks (along with using them to catch victims in an electric garrote) as well.
Source: Building Swing
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