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full nelson

Wrestling a hold in which both arms are placed under the opponent's armpits from behind with the hands pressed against the back of the opponent's neck

Origin: < personal name Nelson

See full nelson in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A wrestling hold in which both hands are thrust under the opponent's arms from behind and then pressed against the back of the opponent's neck.

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