Hug

Quick meaning: Hug is a noun meaning A particular grip in wrestling.

Meaning

A particular grip in wrestling.

More Meanings

1. (intransitive, obsolete) To crouch; to huddle as with cold.
2. (intransitive) To cling closely together.
3. (transitive or reciprocal) To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.
4. (transitive) To stay close to.
5. (transitive, figurative) To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.
6. A close embrace, especially when charged with an emotion such as affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, aggression, compassion, and the like, as opposed to being characterized by formality, equivocation or ambivalence (a half-embrace or "little hug").

Example Sentences

to hug the shore, to hug the coastline

Billy hugged Danny until he felt better.

They hugged for what seemed like an eternity.

They had a slight breast work, and they hugged down behind it and waited.

Word Forms

• hugs
• hugging
• hugged

Synonyms for hug

Depending on context, synonyms include hunker, squat, stoop, cleave, stick, accoll.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include embrace, clinch, squeeze, bosom, cuddle, grip.

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