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noun • a naval battle in 1805 off the southwest coast of Spain; the French and Spanish fleets were defeated by the English under Nelson (who was mortally wounded) | ||||||||
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noun • 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 • English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805) | ||||||||
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noun • the act of grasping • understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something • power by which something or someone is affected or dominated • time during which some action is awaited • a state of being confined (usually for a short time) • a stronghold • a cell in a jail or prison • the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it • the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo verb • cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity • have or hold in one's hands or grip • organize or be responsible for • have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense • keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view • maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) • to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement • secure and keep for possible future use or application • have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • contain or hold; have within • have room for; hold without crowding • remain in a certain state, position, or condition • support or hold in a certain manner • be valid, applicable, or true • assert or affirm • have as a major characteristic • be capable of holding or containing • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance • protect against a challenge or attack • bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted • hold the attention of • remain committed to • resist or confront with resistance • be pertinent or relevant or applicable • stop dealing with • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • keep from departing • take and maintain control over, often by violent means • cause to come to an abrupt stop • cover as for protection against noise or smell • drink alcohol without showing ill effects • aim, point, or direct • declare to be • be in accord; be in agreement • keep from exhaling or expelling | ||||||||
Nelsons Point Of Departure Crossword Clue
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TRAFALGAR which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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