かにばさみ

noun

flying scissors; kani basami; leg lock

A martial arts technique where the legs are used to scissor an opponent's limb or body, often seen in judo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and pro wrestling. The name literally means 'crab pincers'.

• 彼かれはカニ挟ばさみで相あい手ての足あしを固かためた。

  He locked his opponent's leg with a flying scissors.

• 柔じゅう道どうではカニ挟ばさみは禁きん止しされている。

  In judo, the kani basami is prohibited.