1. a trap designed to catch an animal by gripping its leg
Usage: often used in hunting and wildlife control; controversial due to animal welfare concerns
2. in wrestling, a hold or grip applied to an opponent's leg
Usage: sports context

Examples

• The wildlife officer removed the animal from the leghold trap.
• Many states have banned the use of legholds in trapping.
• The wrestler applied a leghold to control his opponent.
• Animal rights groups oppose leghold traps as inhumane.
• He escaped the leghold by rolling away from his opponent.