half nelson

half nelson

noun Wrestling.
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 nelson.


Origin:
1885–90
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half nelson

noun
a wrestling hold in which the holder puts an arm under the opponent's arm and exerts pressure on the back of the neck 
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