Synonyms of nelson

Noun

1. Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Viscount Nelson, Admiral Nelson, Lord Nelson

usage: English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

2. nelson, wrestling hold

usage: 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

Definition and meaning of nelson (Dictionary)