"half nelson" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: half nelsons [plural]
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  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. Wikipedia link: half nelson Categories (topical): Wrestling Related terms: full nelson
    Sense id: en-half_nelson-en-noun-731xrHH- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war, wrestling

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