Embracing: alternatives and connections

To shut or fasten together with, or as with, a clasp; to shut or fasten (a clasp, or that which fastens with a clasp).

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See Clinch.

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A gripe or clinching with, or as with, the fingers or claws; seizure; grasp.

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To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.

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The griffin.

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The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed.

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To hold firmly; to hold fast by grasping or embracing tightly.

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To lie close or snug; to crouch; to nestle.

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To cower; to crouch; to curl up.

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To make and occupy a nest; to nest.

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To move one way and the other so as to get a close place; to lie close for comfort; to cuddle; to nestle.

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To press between two bodies; to press together closely; to compress; often, to compress so as to expel juice, moisture, etc.; as, to squeeze an orang…

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To cower; to crouch; to curl up.

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To cower; to crouch; to curl up.

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To fasten on, as armor.

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A clasp in the arms; embrace.

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