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half nelson

/ˈhɑːf ˈnɛlsən/

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/ˈhɑːf ˈnɛlsən/C1formalsport
  • ruПрием в борьбе, при котором один борец заводит руку под подмышку соперника и фиксирует свою кисть за его шеей, используемый для контроля или обездвиживания соперника.

A wrestling hold in which one wrestler places an arm under the opponent's armpit and locks their hand behind the opponent's neck, used to control or immobilize the opponent.

  1. B2formal

    A wrestling hold in which one wrestler puts an arm under the opponent's armpit and locks the hand behind the opponent's neck.

    ruУдержание в борьбе

    • The wrestler applied a half nelson to pin his opponent.
    • He escaped from a half nelson by twisting his body.
    • The coach taught the team how to execute a half nelson properly.