nelson

noun

1. 1.

   (wrestling) A hold in which one or both arms are passed under the opponent's arm(s) from behind and the hands are clasped behind the neck (as in "half nelson" or "full nelson").

2. 2.

   A common English surname and given name.

3. 3.

   (capitalized) Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), British naval commander famous for his victories, especially at the Battle of Trafalgar.