hugging
/ˈhʌɡɪŋ/
verb
- To hold someone tightly in your arms, especially to show love or friendship.
- The two friends hugged each other goodbye at the airport.
- She is hugging her teddy bear as she falls asleep.
- He hugged his daughter tightly after she won the race.
- To keep close to something, such as a shoreline or a path, while moving.
- Drivers should hug the right side of the road on that narrow bridge.
- The trail hugs the edge of the cliff for about a mile.
- The boat is hugging the coast to avoid the rough open sea.
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noun
- The action of holding someone tightly in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.
- The children ran to their mother for a warm hugging after school.
- Some people find hugging very comforting when they are sad.
- Hugging is a common way to greet close friends and family.