overhook

Etymology

From over- + hook.

overhook means A clinch hold performed by putting an arm over the opponent's arm, and encircling the opponent's arm or upper body. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 100 out of 100.

noun

A clinch hold performed by putting an arm over the opponent's arm, and encircling the opponent's arm or upper body.“He used overhooks to block the punches, but he didn't seem to know any submissions off the overhooks.”

verb

To use such a hold upon.“Overhook one of his arms just above the elbow (here the right arm overhooks the opponent's left arm).”