nelson (Meaning)

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nelson (n)

English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

any of several wrestling holds in which an arm is passed under the opponent's arm from behind and the hand exerts pressure on the back of the neck

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nelson Sentence Examples

  1. Admiral Nelson led the British fleet to victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.
  2. Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa.
  3. Nelson Rockefeller served as vice president under President Gerald Ford.
  4. Nelson Eddy was a famous opera singer in the early 20th century.
  5. Nelson Pass is a well-known audio engineer and designer.
  6. Nelson Algren was an American writer known for his novels and short stories.
  7. Nelson Piquet was a three-time Formula One World Champion.
  8. Nelson Gonçalves was a popular Brazilian singer-songwriter.
  9. Nelson Bunker Hunt was an American oil tycoon who lost his fortune in the 1980s.
  10. Nelson Muntz is a fictional character from "The Simpsons" known for his bullying ways.

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English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805), any of several wrestling holds in which an arm is

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Admiral Nelson led the British fleet to victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.

Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa.

Nelson Rockefeller served as vice president under President Gerald Ford.

Nelson Eddy was a famous opera singer in the early 20th century.