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Seaman in a hold (6)

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nelson

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

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(Other definitions for nelson that I've seen before include "Maritime chief" , "English admiral, lover of Lady Hamilton" , "Admiral; wrestling hold" , "Naval hero who died at Trafalgar" , "Victorious flag officer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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