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Etymology

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Compound of houden +‎ greep.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɑu̯t.xreːp/
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  • Hyphenation: houd‧greep

Noun

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houdgreep m (plural houdgrepen)

  1. (martial arts) grappling hold
  2. (figurative) deadlock