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 Definitions of bear hug  [ˈbɛər ər]  

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Definition of 'bear hug' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) bear hug
a forcefully or heartily tight embrace.

Etymology:  (1920–25)

Definition of 'bear hug' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) bear hug
a wrestling hold with arms locked tightly around the opponent

2. (noun) bear hug
a takeover bid so attractive that the directors of the target company must approve it or risk shareholder protest

'bear hug' - Nearby Entries  

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