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v. To clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection; embrace.

v. To hold steadfastly to; cherish: He still hugs his outmoded beliefs.

v. To stay close to: a sailboat hugging the shore.

verb-intransitive. To embrace or cling together closely.

n. A close, affectionate embrace.

n. A crushing embrace, as in wrestling.

n. An affectionate close embrace.

v. To crouch; huddle as with cold.

v. To cling closely together.

v. To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.

v. To stay close to (the shore etc.)

verb-intransitive. To cower; to crouch; to curl up.

verb-intransitive. To crowd together; to cuddle.

v. To press closely within the arms; to clasp to the bosom; to embrace.

v. To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

v. To keep close to

n. A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling.

To crouch; huddle as with cold.

To lie close; cuddle.

To grasp firmly and completely with the arms; embrace closely; clasp to the breast.

To cling to mentally; cherish fondly or fervently; hold fast to: as, to hug delusions.

To keep close to: as, to hug the land.

To carry, especially with difficulty.

n. A close embrace; a clasp or pressure with or as with the arms: as, to give one a hug; the hug of a bear.

v. squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

v. fit closely or tightly

n. a tight or amorous embrace

"after reading this i totally wanted to give you a hug...but since youre so far away an internet hug will have to suffice *big hug*"

hugged    hugging    hugs   

touch    adjoin    meet    contact    embracing    embrace    embracement   

to hug the land    to hug the wind    cornish hug    to hug one's self    kiss    squeeze    snuggle    cuddle    huggle   

hugging    hugged   

body-hugging   

cuddle    embrace    cherish    caress    snuggle    coll   

Bug    Doug    Lug    Zug    antidrug    bug    chug    debug    drug    dug   

embrace    squeeze    handshake    kiss    greeting    pat    clasp    shake    nod    shove