nelson
pronunciation
How to pronounce nelson in British English:
UK [ˈnelsn]
How to pronounce nelson in American English:
US ['nelsn]
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- Noun:
- English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
Word Origin
- nelson (n.)
- type of wrestling hold, 1875, apparently from a proper or surname, but no one now knows whose. Presently, Stubbs, the more skilful as well as the more powerful of the twain, seizes the luckless Jumper in a terrible gripe, known to the initiated as the Full Nelson. ["Lancashire Recreations," in "Chambers's Journal," April 24, 1875]
Example
- 1. You know what 's always on willie nelson 's mind ?
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- 3. Nelson mandela is popular but notinferior .
- 4. Thomas nelson publishes 60 different editions of the bible every year .
- 5. Nelson mandela , the former party leader , made a surprise appearance .