Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

joint lock

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.30 in modern English

Syllables: join-t lock
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any lock designed to hyperextend one of the joints of the body, leading to pain and/or injury.

Inflected Forms

joint locks (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

armlock leglock

Questions

What does joint lock mean?: Any lock designed to hyperextend one of the joints of the body, leading to pain and/or injury.

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