heel hook
The term "heel hook" has distinct meanings in combat sports and rock climbing, both involving the use of the heel for leverage or control.
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Definition
C1Combat Sports
(technical)A submission technique where an attacker isolates and twists an opponent's ankle using their legs, often causing pain or injury.
Example
- The fighter used a heel hook to secure a quick submission.
B2Rock Climbing
(technical)A maneuver where a climber hooks their heel over a hold to gain stability and leverage.
Example
- She executed a perfect heel hook to overcome the overhang.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "heel hook":
hook ineye hookmeat hookhook shotgut hookspring hookhook offheel turnpalatal hookdiacritical hookhanging loopheel outfoot stickon the hook