as in hugs
to put one's arms around and press tightly
reached around and enclasped all four children at once
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hugs
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The seaside 16th hugs the cliffs in spectacular fashion, daring you to take aim with a mid-iron.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025 -
In footage of the moment, Milo displays a sweet smile, then the little boy hugs his goat — named Teddy Bear — tightly before planting multiple kisses on the animal.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Enclasps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclasps. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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