When one thinks of a scissor hold, they may immediately think of a martial arts move, but there are many other terms used to describe this action. The scissor hold, also known as the leg scissors, refers to a grappling technique in which one leg is crossed over the other to apply pressure to an opponent's neck, torso, or other body part. Other names used to describe this move include the grapevine, figure four, triangle choke, and double thigh lock. Each name refers to a slightly different variation of the move depending on the placement of the legs and the desired effect. Whatever the name, the scissor hold remains a powerful grappling technique in martial arts and combat sports.