full nelson

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full nelson - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Half nelson \Half nelson\ (Wrestling)
     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. In the
  
     full nelson both hands are so placed.
        [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

full nelson - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  full nelson
      n 1: 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)