Overhook
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Overhook is a noun meaning (wrestling, martial arts, transitive) To use such a hold upon.
Meaning
(wrestling, martial arts, transitive) To use such a hold upon.
More Meanings
- (wrestling, martial arts) A clinch hold performed by putting an arm over the opponent's arm, and encircling the opponent's arm or upper body.
Example Sentences
He used overhooks to block the punches, but he didn't seem to know any submissions off the overhooks.
Overhook one of his arms just above the elbow (here the right arm overhooks the opponent's left arm).
Word Forms
- overhooks
- overhooking
- overhooked
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