"full nelson" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: full nelsons [plural]
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  1. (wrestling) A hold in which the wrestler applying the hold puts their arms under the arms of their opponent and applies pressure to the back of their opponent's head or neck. Wikipedia link: Chris Masters, Kitchener, Ontario, Prairie Wrestling Alliance Categories (topical): Wrestling Synonyms: double nelson Related terms: half nelson
    Sense id: en-full_nelson-en-noun-my3fM4Nb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war, wrestling

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