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bear hug
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bear hug
n.
A rough, tight hug.
bear hug
n
1. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Wrestling) a wrestling hold in which the arms are locked tightly round an opponent's chest and arms
2. any similar tight embrace
3. (Business / Commerce) Commerce an approach to the board of one company by another to indicate that an offer is to be made for their shares
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Noun1.bear hug - a wrestling hold with arms locked tightly around the opponent
wrestling hold - a hold used in the sport of wrestling
2.bear hug - a takeover bid so attractive that the directors of the target company must approve it or risk shareholder protest
takeover attempt - an attempt to take control of a corporation
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The baby, who died from asphyxia, had wounds caused by sexual abuse and other injuries several days old, including eight fractured ribs and bruises caused by his father bearhugging him to try to stop him crying.
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He is pushed towards the ropes, but responds by bearhugging Lewis and pushing him through a table.
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