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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 • English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805) | ||||
| 98% | 11 | HALF NELSON | Exact Match! | |
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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 | ||||
Wrestling Hold
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