1. to put your arms around someone and hold them tightly, especially to show love or friendship
2. to stay very close to something

1. the act of putting your arms around someone and holding them tightly

Examples

• She hugged her daughter goodbye at the airport.
• The children ran to hug their grandparents.
• The car hugged the curves of the mountain road.
• The path hugs the coastline for several miles.
• He gave me a warm hug when I arrived.
• She needed a hug after the difficult day.
• The friends shared a quick hug before parting.