"hug" in the noun sense
1. hug, clinch, squeeze
a tight or amorous embrace
"come here and give me a big hug"
"hug" in the verb sense
1. embrace, hug, bosom, squeeze
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
"Hug me, please"
"They embraced"
"He hugged her close to him"
2. hug
fit closely or tightly
"The dress hugged her hips"
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