1. (

• hug ,
• clinch ,
• squeeze ,

) a tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug" ;

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" ;