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, stressful day at work, Sarah received a warm hug from her son, expressing relief and affection. " emotion action body human family communication mind society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A particular grip in wrestling. Examples : "The wrestler secured several powerful hugs on his opponent, pinning him to the mat. " sport action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To crouch; huddle as with cold. Examples : "The children hugged together by the fireplace, trying to stay warm. " 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. " body action human family emotion 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." body action human person emotion communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To stay close to (the shore etc.) Examples : "The small sailboat hugs the coastline to avoid the stronger currents further out. " nautical sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish. Examples : "The little girl hugs her teddy bear tight when she feels scared. " family action emotion human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading