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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A kimarite in which the attacker wraps one hand around his opponent's neck and grips his arm with the other; he then forces his opponent down by twisting his neck.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 首捻り, literally head twisting throw.

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