Wrestling hold where one arm is pressed under an opponent's arm from behind to the back of their neck.
It is a mistake to believe an alligator will passively tolerate a half nelson, no matter how drunk you are.
by Peter Urban May 16, 2006
I was mad at Jill for making me wait so long, so when I finally got the ass, I put that bitch in a half nelson.
by James June 14, 2006