choke hold | Amarkosh

Meaning of word choke hold from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : A restraining hold. Someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind.

Example : He grabbed the woman in a chokehold, demanded her cash and jewelry, and then fled.

Synonyms : chokehold

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Any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight.

cxxx (adjective)
Being ten more than one hundred twenty.

ordinarily (adverb)
Under normal conditions.

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Hindu God of wisdom or prophecy. The God who removes obstacles.

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Sexual intercourse between persons too closely related to marry (as between a parent and a child).

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Wood used for fuel.

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The quality of affording gain or benefit or profit.

unusually (adverb)
To a remarkable degree or extent.

xxx (adjective)
Being ten more than twenty.

notably (adverb)
Especially. In particular.