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Hold a celebrated admiral (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nelson

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This could be a double definition.

'hold' is the first definition.
(wrestling hold)

'a celebrated admiral' is the second definition.
'nelson' can be an answer for 'admiral' (I've seen this before). I am unsure of the 'a celebrated' bit.

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(Other definitions for nelson that I've seen before include "Lancashire town" , "northern town" , "Admiral (who had the touch)" , "English admiral, mortally wounded at Trafalgar" , "Naval hero, d. 21 October 1805" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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