double underarm grip (sumo)
A sumo technique where a wrestler reaches under both of the opponent's arms to grip the back of the mawashi, preventing the opponent from grabbing the belt. Highly advantageous offensive position.
The yokozuna aimed for a double underarm grip from the initial charge.
Once he got the double underarm grip, his opponent lost any means of attack.
Refers to the arm that reaches inside to grip the mawashi; もろ差し is specifically when both arms are inside.
A grappling position where both wrestlers have an inside grip on each other's mawashi; もろ差し is a one-sided double inside grip.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling that clearly shows the reading and meaning; common in sumo contexts.
Kanji spelling using 両 (both); natural for the meaning but less common than the mixed form.
Alternate kanji spelling using 双 (pair); seen occasionally but not standard.
Irregular kanji usage; 諸 normally reads しょ or もろ (as in 諸手) but this spelling is non-standard.
Compound of もろ (both) and 差し (from 差す, to insert/put in). The kanji spellings 両, 双, and 諸 all convey the idea of 'both' or 'together'.