1 : to put your arms around someone especially as a way of showing love or friendship [+ obj] ▪ I hugged him close. ▪ She hugged her daughter. [no obj] ▪ We hugged briefly, and then it was time to say goodbye. 2 [+ obj] : to hold (something) tightly with your arms
▪ I hugged my knees to my chest. 3 [+ obj] : to stay close to (something)
▪ The road hugs the river. ▪ The boat hugged the shore. ▪ body-hugging clothing [=clothes that are tight]
▪ I hugged my knees to my chest.
▪ The road hugs the river. ▪ The boat hugged the shore. ▪ body-hugging clothing [=clothes that are tight]





