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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Half nelson. Wrestling A hold in which one arm is thrust under the corresponding arm of the opponent, generally behind, and the hand placed upon the back of his neck. In the full nelson both hands are so placed.
 

From: WordNet (r) 2.0

 half nelson
      n : a wrestling hold in which the holder puts an arm under the
          opponent's arm and exerts press on the back of the neck