nelson en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
Cricket sense: origin disputed; supposedly from the belief that Lord Nelson had one eye, one arm and one leg. Wrestling sense: Back-formation from full nelson.
Meanings
- A score of 111, sometimes considered to be unlucky.
- A wrestling hold in which a wrestler's arm is locked behind their back.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nelsons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |