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nelson

7 entries found.
  1. nelson (noun)
  2. Nelson (biographical name)
  3. Nelson (geographical name)
  4. Nelson Mandela Bay (geographical name)
  5. full nelson (noun)
  6. half nelson (noun)
  7. Fort Nelson (geographical name)

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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