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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Half nelson

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01 A hold in which one arm is thrust under the corresponding arm of the opponent, generally behind, and the hand placed upon the back of his n…
  1. 1.
    A hold in which one arm is thrust under the corresponding arm of the opponent, generally behind, and the hand placed upon the back of his neck. In the full nelson both hands are so placed.(Wrestling)