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overhook

The English word “overhook” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A clinch hold performed by putting an arm over the opponent's arm, and encircling the opponent's arm or upper body.

verb

  1. To use such a hold upon.

Etymology

From over- + hook.

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