Phrase guide

full nelson

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A hold in which the wrestler applying the hold puts their arms under the armpits of their opponent and applies pressure to the back of their opponent's head or neck.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war, wrestling

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: double nelson, double shoulder lock

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A sex position where one partner penetrates the other from behind while holding up the recipient's legs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: lifestyle, sex, sexuality

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

a wrestling hold in which the holder puts both arms under the opponent's arms and exerts pressure on the back of the neck (illegal in amateur wrestling)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: nelson

History

Etymology

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