nelson: Meaning and Definition of

nel•son

1. a hold in which pressure is applied to the head, back of the neck, and one or both arms of the opponent. Cf.

Nel•son

1. 1758–1805, British admiral.
2. born 1911, U.S. golf player.
3. a river in central Canada, flowing NE from Lake Winnipeg to Hudson Bay. 400 mi. (645 km) long.
4. a seaport on N South Island, in New Zealand. 42,433.
5. a male given name.