headscissors
Definitions
A hold in which a wrestler wraps his or her legs around either side of the opponent's head, crossing them under the opponent's chin, and squeezing.
plural, plural-only
Examples
“While he was distracted, the Puma ran the length of the ring⟳, leapt into the air and locked both legs around Diablo's neck, taking him down to the mat with a spectacular flying headscissors.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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