Hug definition

Hug

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WordNet

(1) A tight or amorous embrace

"Come here and give me a big hug"

(2) Fit closely or tightly

"The dress hugged her hips"

(3) Squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

"Hug me, please"

"They embraced"

"He hugged her close to him"

WiktionaryText

To cling closely together.
To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.

Billy hugged Danny until he felt better.
To stay close to (the shore etc.)

From , verbal noun to .

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