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noun • a small slip noose made with seizing • the act of grasping verb • hold in a tight grasp • squeeze together tightly | ||||||||
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noun • a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together • the act of grasping verb • hold firmly and tightly • fasten with or as if with a brooch • fasten with a buckle or buckles • grasp firmly | ||||||||
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noun • (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily • a small slip noose made with seizing • the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet • a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together • a tight or amorous embrace verb • secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts • hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches • hold in a tight grasp • embrace amorously • flatten the ends (of nails and rivets) • settle conclusively | ||||||||
Bear Hug Crossword Clue
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