v. 1 embrace, clasp, squeeze, cuddle, snuggle, Archaic or literary clip They hugged each other warmly, then kissed goodbye 2 follow closely, cling to, stay or keep near or close to We hugged the ground as the bullets whizzed by overhead
n. 3 embrace, clasp, squeeze, Colloq clinch She saw me, ran over, and gave me a big hug