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Definition of Nelson
1. Noun. English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805).
Exact synonyms: Admiral Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Lord Nelson, Viscount Nelson
Generic synonyms: Admiral, Full Admiral
Generic synonyms: Admiral, Full Admiral
2. Noun. 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.
Definition of Nelson
1. a wrestling hold [n -S]