sleeper hold

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Definition of sleeper hold in English English dictionary

The lateral vascular neck restraint (also called sleeper hold) is utilized blood restriction hold in law enforcement, and can be performed from behind the suspect (or from the front when the officer is "on top" of the suspect) by putting an arm around the neck of the suspect, with the crook of the elbow over the midline of the neck. By pinching the arm together while assisting with the free hand, the carotid arteries and jugular veins were compressed on both sides of the neck

Hyphenation

sleep·er hold

Turkish pronunciation

slipır hōld

Pronunciation

/ˈslēpər ˈhōld/ /ˈsliːpɜr ˈhoʊld/