The difference between Accoll and Hug
When used as verbs, accoll means to embrace, whereas hug means to crouch.
Hug is also noun with the meaning: an affectionate close embrace.
check bellow for the other definitions of Accoll and Hug
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Accoll as a verb (transitive):
To embrace.
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Hug as a noun:
An affectionate close embrace.
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Hug as a noun:
A particular grip in wrestling.
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Hug as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):
To crouch; huddle as with cold.
Examples:
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Hug as a verb (intransitive):
To cling closely together.
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Hug as a verb (transitive):
To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.
Examples:
"Billy hugged Danny until he felt better."
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Hug as a verb (transitive):
To stay close to (the shore etc.)
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Hug as a verb (transitive, figurative):
To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.