nelson

Everyday

1. A nelson is a hold in wrestling where you put your arm under your opponent's arm and push on the back of their neck; a full nelson uses both arms, a half nelson one. tree →
2. (a name) Nelson is a man's first name or surname, as in Nelson Mandela, the South African leader. tree →
3. (a name) Admiral Horatio Nelson was a famous British naval hero; Nelson's Column stands in Trafalgar Square, London. tree →
4. (a name) Nelson is a city in New Zealand. tree →
5. (cricket) A «Nelson» is a score of 111, which some cricket fans think is unlucky. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons about Nelson Mandela and Admiral Nelson; in sport (wrestling and cricket). Phrases: «full nelson», «half nelson», «Nelson's Column».

Examples

• Nelson Mandela fought against apartheid. tree →
• Nelson's Column is in Trafalgar Square in London. tree →
• Admiral Nelson won the Battle of Trafalgar. tree →
• The wrestler put his opponent in a full nelson. tree →
• A half nelson uses only one arm. tree →
• Nelson is a sunny city in New Zealand. tree →
• (cricket) When the score reached 111, the umpire stood on one leg for Nelson. tree →
• My cousin's name is Nelson. tree →
• "They will put up a monument to us," said Harry, "as high as Nelson's! tree →

Note

As a name, always capital N. The wrestling hold is written with a small n. Safety: wrestling holds can hurt the neck; do not try them in the playground. The cricket «unlucky 111» is only a superstition.