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bear hug
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Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1876, from bear (n.) + hug (n.).
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 any especially large, tight or enthusiastic hug, usually friendly and especially between males. 2 (context: business), a hostile takeover effort in which one firm offers to buy the other firm at a share price too high to refuse. 3 (context: wrestling) ...
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ Christine emerged from the ring to a bear hug from her father. ▪ In this climate, a down-home bear hug and attendant back slapping probably wouldn't go amiss.
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
" Bear Hug " is the debut single by British musical duo The 2 Bears . It was released on 29 May 2011 as a Digital download in the United Kingdom . The song peaked to number 187 on the UK Singles Chart . The song features on the duo's 2011 Extended Play ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a wrestling hold with arms locked tightly around the opponent a takeover bid so attractive that the directors of the target company must approve it or risk shareholder protest
Usage examples of bear hug.
Gorn's agonized cry was cut short as a powerful bear hug snapped his spine.
Talut said, stepping forward with a big smile and a great bear hug.
He ran three strides toward me, and I took a deep, unbelieving breath of his scent just before he enfolded me in a bear hug.
He removed his coat and hat, smoothed his jet black hair, wiped the snow from his thick moustache, and gave Mikhayil a bear hug, then turned and shook hands with Vera.
When Sax went to his rover to leave, Nirgal gave him a bear hug, lifting him and twirling him.
Suddenly one was in the monstrous animal's grip, but his agonized scream was cut short when a powerful bear hug snapped his spine.