Close+hug

  • 31To 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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  • 32Don't Stand So Close to Me (Grey's Anatomy) — Don t Stand So Close to Me Grey s Anatomy episode Episode no. Season 3 Episode 10 Directed by Seith Mann …

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  • 33(a) bear hug — an action in which you put your arms tightly around someone and hold them close to you in order to show them affection. Her cousin gave her an affectionate bear hug which almost took her breath away …

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  • 34cuddle — cud•dle [[t]ˈkʌd l[/t]] v. dled, dling, n. 1) to hold close in an affectionate manner; hug tenderly; fondle 2) to lie close and snug; nestle 3) (of two people) to hold each other close; hug 4) an act of cuddling; hug; embrace • Etymology:… …

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  • 35nuzzle — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. nose, muzzle; burrow, snuff, root, pry; suckle; cuddle, nestle, press, snuggle. See endearment. II (Roget s IV) v. Syn. caress, cuddle, snuggle, nudge; see nestle . III (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) v.… …

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  • 36grapple — I. v. a. Seize, gripe or grip, grasp, catch, clasp, clutch, lay hold of. II. n. 1. Close hug, close fight. 2. Grappling irons …

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  • 37anchor shot — Grapple Grap ple, n. [See Grapple, v. t., and cf. Crapple.] 1. A seizing or seizure; close hug in contest; the wrestler s hold. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. (a) An instrument, usually with hinged claws, for seizing and holding fast to an object; a… …

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  • 38Grapple — Grap ple, n. [See Grapple, v. t., and cf. Crapple.] 1. A seizing or seizure; close hug in contest; the wrestler s hold. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. (a) An instrument, usually with hinged claws, for seizing and holding fast to an object; a grab. (b) …

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  • 39Grapple plant — Grapple Grap ple, n. [See Grapple, v. t., and cf. Crapple.] 1. A seizing or seizure; close hug in contest; the wrestler s hold. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. (a) An instrument, usually with hinged claws, for seizing and holding fast to an object; a… …

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  • 40Grapple shot — Grapple Grap ple, n. [See Grapple, v. t., and cf. Crapple.] 1. A seizing or seizure; close hug in contest; the wrestler s hold. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. (a) An instrument, usually with hinged claws, for seizing and holding fast to an object; a… …

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