What is another word for scissors hold?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪsəz hˈə͡ʊld] (IPA)

Scissors hold is a term often used in wrestling to describe a grappling move in which one wrestler wraps their legs around their opponent's waist and secures a hold using their feet like a pair of scissors. This move is also known as a body scissor or leg scissors. However, there are many other terms that can be used to describe this same move, including head scissors, reverse head scissors, figure-four scissors, and grapevine scissors. Each of these terms refers to a slightly different variation of the move or a different way in which the hold is applied. Ultimately, all of these terms refer to a powerful grappling maneuver that can quickly take down an opponent.

Synonyms for Scissors hold:

What are the hypernyms for Scissors hold?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    clinch, grappling hold, leverage hold, mutual hold, restraint hold.

Related words: two finger hold, one finger hold, three finger hold, no finger hold, four finger hold

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