half nelson

See also: half-nelson

English

Alternative forms

  • half-nelson

Noun

half nelson (plural half nelsons)

  1. (wrestling) A hold in which the wrestler applying the hold puts one arm under the arm of the opponent and applies pressure to the back of the opponent's head or neck.

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