hug, clinch, squeeze -- (a tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big hug")
Overview of verb hug
The verb hug has 2 senses
embrace, hug, bosom, squeeze -- (squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him")
hug -- (fit closely or tightly; "The dress hugged her hips")