embrace (n)
embracing (n)
embracement (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
Outgoing links
Hypernym clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
Derivationally related form embracement → embrace
Derivationally related form embracing → embrace
Derivationally related form embrace → embrace
Hyponym cuddle, nestle, snuggle; hug, clinch, squeeze
Incoming links
Hypernym cuddle, nestle, snuggle; hug, clinch, squeeze
Hyponym clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
Derivationally related form embrace → embracement
Derivationally related form embrace → embrace
Derivationally related form embrace → embracing

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