hug

  1. Noun.  An affectionate close embrace.
  2. Verb.  (intransitive, obsolete) To crouch; huddle as with cold.
  3. Verb.  (intransitive) To cling closely together.
  4. Verb.  (transitive) To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.
  5. Verb.  (transitive) To stay close to (the shore etc.).

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