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1.nounA close embrace, especially when charged with such an emotion as represented by: affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, agression, compassion, and the like, as opposed to being characterized by formality, equivocation or ambivalence (a half-embrace or "little hug").
2.nounA particular grip in wrestling.
3.verbTo crouch; huddle as with cold.
4.verbTo cling closely together.
5.verbTo embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms."Billy hugged Danny until he felt better."
6.verbTo stay close to (the shore etc.)
7.verbTo hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.