noun
- Plural of nelson: a wrestling hold in which one arm is passed under an opponent's arm from behind and the hand is pressed against the back of the neck.
- Plural of nelson: a proper name, especially referring to Admiral Nelson or other notable people with that surname.
Usage: sports; wrestling
Usage: proper noun usage
Examples
- The wrestler applied two nelsons to control his opponent during the match.
- In wrestling training, students learn how to execute proper nelsons safely.
- The coach demonstrated several nelsons to the new team members.
- Full nelsons are considered advanced wrestling techniques.
- He escaped from the nelson by rolling forward.