to hug

  • 61hug — 1. verb 1) they hugged each other Syn: embrace, cuddle, squeeze, clasp, clutch, cradle, cling to, hold close, hold tight, take/fold someone in one s arms, clasp someone to one s bosom 2) our route hugged the coastline Syn …

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  • 62hug — v 1. embrace, take into one s arms, squeeze, clasp, press to one s bosom, embosom, enfold; hold in one s arms, caress, cuddle, snuggle, lie together, Inf. smooch, Sl. clinch; welcome, receive warmly, receive with open arms. 2. clutch, clench,… …

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  • 63hug — 1. verb they hugged each other Syn: embrace, cuddle, squeeze, clasp, clutch, hold tight 2. noun there were hugs as we left Syn: embrace, cuddle, squeeze, bear hug …

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  • 64hug — [hʌg] verb I 1) [I/T] to put your arms round someone in order to show your love or friendship Mike picked up his daughter and hugged her tight.[/ex] 2) [T] to hold something close to your chest Emma was sitting on the floor hugging her… …

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  • 65hug —   Pūliki, pūku i, apo;    ♦ hug ardently, kilipue …

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  • 66hug the throne — Go to hug the porcelain god(dess) …

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  • 67hug — [16] Etymologically, hug seems to convey the notion of ‘consolation, solicitude’; the expression of such feelings by clasping someone in one’s arms is apparently a secondary semantic development. The word is of Scandinavian origin, and is… …

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  • 68To hug one's self — Hug Hug, v. t. 1. To press closely within the arms; to clasp to the bosom; to embrace. And huggen me in his arms. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish. [1913 Webster] We hug deformities if they bear our names. Glanvill.… …

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  • 69hug-me-tight — noun Date: 1860 a woman s short usually knitted sleeveless close fitting jacket …

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  • 70Hug Watson — Hugh D. Watson (* 1872; † 1954) war ein britischer Marineoffizier und Diplomat (Marineattaché). Leben und Wirken Watson trat in den 1880er Jahren in die britische Royal Navy ein. Nachdem er dort bis zum Captain befördert worden war, wurde er im… …

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