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nelson

Main Entry:: nel·son
Pronunciation:: \ˈnel-sən\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: probably from the name Nelson
Date:: 1889

: a wrestling hold marked by the application of leverage against an opponent's arm, neck, and head — compare full nelson, half nelson

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