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Handlock - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Handlock is a term used in gaming, especially in card games like Hearthstone, to describe a strategy where a player holds many cards in their hand, often controlling the game by limiting opponents' options.

handlock

/ˈhændˌlɑk/ /ˈhændˌlɒk/

Definition:

A grip or hold with the hand, often used to restrain or control someone or something.

Synonyms:

grip, grasp, hold, clutch

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

release, let go

Common Collocations:

tight handlock, break a handlock, apply a handlock

Derivatives:

handlocked, handlocking

Usage Tips:

Use "handlock" to describe a firm grip, often in physical restraint or wrestling contexts.

Common Phrases:

in a handlock, put a handlock on someone

Etymology:

Derived from "hand" + "lock," referring to a securing grip with the hand.

Examples:

  • 1. She applied a strong handlock to his wrist.
  • 2. The wrestler escaped the opponent’s handlock effortlessly.
  • 3. He used a handlock to keep the door closed.
  • 4. Her handlock on the railing kept her steady.

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