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Half Nelson

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

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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unclassified

Variants

plural
Half Nelsons
possessive
Half Nelson's
pluralpossessive
Half Nelsons'