choke hold

choke hold

noun

Definition of CHOKE HOLD

1

: a hold that involves strong choking pressure applied to the neck of another

2

: absolute dominance or control <had a choke hold on the city's finances>

First Known Use of CHOKE HOLD

1964

Rhymes with CHOKE HOLD

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