See clinch in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
verb
- (Slang)
To put one's arms around affectionately:
clasp, embrace, enfold, hold, hug, press, squeeze. (Archaic) bosom, clip2, embosom. See touch
noun
- (Slang)
The act of embracing:
clasp, embrace, hug, squeeze. See touch
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