overhook

noun, verb — 2 senses

overhook

noun

Etymology From over- + hook.

1

Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Sports, War, Wrestling 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.2005, Eddie Bravo, Jiu-jitsu Unleashed, page 12:

overhook

verb

Etymology From over- + hook.

1

Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Sports, War, Wrestling 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).2004, Mark Hatmaker, No Holds Barred Fighting: Savage Strikes, page 128:

Related terms: underhook

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