nelson

noun
UK: /ˈnelsən/
US: /ˈnelsən/

  1. A wrestling hold where you control your opponent by applying pressure to their head and arms.

    1. He got nelson and could not move. [ ] [ ]
    2. The wrestler secured a full nelson, forcing his opponent to submit quickly. [ ] [ ]

  2. A situation where someone is completely controlled or dominated.

    1. I felt nelson by my boss. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company had the market in a full nelson due to its innovative product. [ ] [ ]
nelson verb

  1. To hold someone in a wrestling hold, applying pressure to their head and arms to control them.

    1. He nelson the opponent. [ ] [ ]
    2. The experienced wrestler expertly nelsoned his adversary, gaining the upper hand. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nelson" in English means: A wrestling hold where you control your opponent by applying pressure to their head and arms., A situation where someone is completely controlled or dominated..

The phonetic transcription of "nelson" is /ˈnelsən/ in British English and /ˈnelsən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "nelson": "He got nelson and could not move.". More examples on the page.