Verb
The word is derived from hug
of Hug
Source: Webster's dictionaryI was lonely driving here tonight so I hugged the road. Jay London
Women are not to be hit. They're to be hugged and caressed. Charlie Sheen
I never hugged him, I bombed him. Margaret Thatcher
The American people have responded magnificently, with courage and compassion, strength and resolve. As I have met the heroes, hugged the families, and looked into the tired faces of rescuers, I have stood in awe of the American people. George W. Bush
She hugged the offender, and forgave the offense: Sex to the last. John Dryden
Spurned by the young, but hugged by the old To the very verge of the churchyard mould. Thomas Hood