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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 • a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope • a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam • the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat verb • succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available • to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match | ||||||||
| 38% | 9 | Common wrestling holds | ||||||
noun • a wrestling hold in which the opponent's head is locked between the crook of your elbow and the side of your body | ||||||||
Wrestling Holds Crossword Clue
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NELSONS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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NELSONS
Updated: October 11, 2023
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