hug

Noun

• a tight or amorous embrace
  • come here and give me a big hug
    

Verb

• fit closely or tightly
  • The dress hugged her hips
    

• squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
  • Hug me, please
    
  • They embraced
    
  • He hugged her close to him
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  clinch , squeeze , embrace , bosom