1. Squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
   "Hug me, please"; "He hugged her close to him"
   - embrace, bosom, squeeze 
2. Fit closely or tightly
   "The dress hugged her hips"

1. A tight or amorous embrace
   "come here and give me a big hug"
   - clinch, squeeze

Derived forms: hugging, hugs, hugged

See also: hugger, hugging

Type of: adjoin, clasp, contact, embrace, embracement, embracing, meet, touch

Encyclopedia: Hug

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