noun Download 🔗Share A 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"). Examples : "After a long day at work, Sarah gave her daughter a warm hug of relief and joy. " emotion action body human family society communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A particular grip in wrestling. Examples : "The wrestler used a powerful hug to gain leverage on his opponent. " sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To crouch; huddle as with cold. Examples : "The children hugged together, shivering, as they waited for the bus in the cold wind. " body action sensation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cling closely together. Examples : "The children hugged their teacher goodbye at the school gate. " action human body emotion family Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms. Examples : "Billy hugged Danny until he felt better." action human body family emotion communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To stay close to (the shore etc.) Examples : "The sailboat hugged the coastline, staying close to the shore as it sailed into the harbor. " nautical sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish. Examples : "The child hugged her teddy bear tightly, cherishing it as her best friend. " body action human family sensation emotion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
