hug

A close embrace, especially when charged with such an emotion as represented by: affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, agression, compassion, and the like, as opposed to being characterized by formality, equivocation or ambivalence (a half-embrace or "little hug").

A particular grip in wrestling.

To crouch; huddle as with cold.

To cling closely together.

To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.

"Billy hugged Danny until he felt better."

To stay close to (the shore etc.)