Synonyms for nelson
ˈnɛl sənnel·son

Princeton's WordNet

1. Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Viscount Nelson, Admiral Nelson, Lord Nelsonnoun

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

2. nelsonnoun

   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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1. • Admiral
   • Wrestling Hold

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1. List of paraphrases for "nelson":

   nielson, nielsen

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1. Salman Rushdie:

   Both John F. Kennedy and Nelson Mandela use the same three-word phrase which in my mind says it all, which is, 'Freedom is Indivisible,' you can't slice it up, otherwise it ceases to be freedom. You can dislike Charlie Hedbo. ... But the fact that you dislike them has nothing to do with their right to speak.

2. World Rugby chairman Bernard Lapasset:

   When I think of that amazing tournament in South Africa 20 years ago, I think of two people, off the field, I think of Nelson Mandela. On the field, I think of Jonah Lomu. Both men inspired millions around the world. Jonah Lomu will forever be a big part of rugby's story.

3. Susan MacManus:

   Every Democrat knows that if Democrats can not hold on to the Senate seat currently held by Bill Nelson.

4. Mike Zunino:

   It’s going to be a huge development for those guys, nelson is one of the best teammates that I’ve ever had. If he’s not No. 1, he’s No. 1-B.

5. Angel Nelson:

   Trina Abrams made Angel Nelson feel different.