Definition of half nelson in English English dictionary
A hold in which the wrestler applying the hold puts one arm under the arm of their opponent and applies pressure to the back of their opponents head or neck
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
A wrestling hold in which one arm is passed under the opponent's arm from behind to the back of the neck. a way of holding your opponent's arm behind their back in the sport of wrestling (Perhaps from Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), one-armed English admiral)
a wrestling hold in which the holder puts an arm under the opponent's arm and exerts press on the back of the neck