noun
guillotine
A grappling chokehold made by encircling an opponent's neck with an arm.
The grappler traps his opponent's neck in a tight guillotine.
Etymology
The hold borrows the name of the execution device. The comparison centers on enclosing the neck, giving the grappling technique a dramatic name.
More examples
- She escapes the guillotine and regains her balance.
- He wins the match with a guillotine.
- The coach reviews common defenses against guillotines.
Forms
guillotine · guillotines
Similar words
- chokehold
- A broader term covering holds that apply pressure to the neck.