half nelson

half nelson

n. A wrestling hold in which one arm is passed under the opponent's arm from behind to the back of the neck.

half′ nel′son

n. a hold in which a wrestler, from behind the opponent, passes one arm under the corresponding arm of the opponent and locks the hand on the back of the opponent's neck. Compare full nelson.

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half nelson - a wrestling hold in which the holder puts an arm under the opponent's arm and exerts pressure on the back of the necknelson - any of several wrestling holds in which an arm is passed under the opponent's arm from behind and the hand exerts pressure on the back of the neck