halata — meaning in English
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English meaning
- clinch verb To settle something definitely, or make a deal or victory certain.
- coll name A short form used in medieval English for the male given name Nicholas, now very rare.
- cuddle verb To hold someone close in an affectionate, gentle embrace.
- embrace verb To hold someone closely in your arms as a sign of affection; to hug.
- hug verb To wrap your arms around someone and hold them close, usually to show affection or comfort.
- snuggle verb To settle into a warm, close, and comfortable position, often with another person.
Senses
halata is used for these senses in English:
- clinch To embrace passionately.
- coll (ambitransitive) To hug or embrace.
- cuddle (transitive) To cradle (e.g. a baby) in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.
- embrace (transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
- hug (transitive, figurative) To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.
- snuggle (transitive, intransitive) To lie close to another person or thing, hugging or being cosy.
clinch — full definition
- verb To settle something definitely, or make a deal or victory certain.
- verb In boxing or wrestling, to hold an opponent close with the arms to prevent being hit.
- noun The act of holding onto an opponent in a fight to avoid being struck.
coll — full definition
- name A short form used in medieval English for the male given name Nicholas, now very rare.
- name A family name that began as a patronymic.
- name An island of the Inner Hebrides in Argyll and Bute council area, Scotland.
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