History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
coll

college

grab tightly

embrace

to take (a person) in one's arms, as a sign of affection

hold tightly in one's arms

enfold

to hold (a person) (in one's arms)

embrace, hug

fondle

to touch or stroke (an animal etc) lovingly

touch lovingly

hug

to put arms round (a person etc) tightly, especially to show love

embrace

BEAR HUG as in Wiktionary
BEAR HUG as in Wikipedia