Hug

v. i.	1.	To cower; to crouch; to curl up. [imp. & p. p. Hugged ; p. pr. & vb. n. Hugging.]
	2.	To crowd together; to cuddle.
v. t.	1.	To press closely within the arms; to clasp to the bosom; to embrace.
	2.	To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish. We hug deformities if they bear our names. - Glanvill.
	3.	(Naut.) To keep close to; as, to hug the land; to hug the wind. To hug one's self to congratulate one's self; to chuckle.
n.	1.	A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling.

Noun	1.	hug - a tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug" Synonyms: clinch, squeeze
Verb	1.	hug - hug, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced" Synonyms: bosom, embrace, squeeze
	2.	hug - fit closely or tightly; "She dress hugged her hipds"

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