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scissor hold

Syllabification: (scis·sor hold)
(also scissors hold)
Definition of scissor hold

noun

Wrestling
  • a hold in which the head or other part of the opponent’s body is gripped between the legs, which are then locked by crossing them at the instep or ankles to apply pressure.

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