搂

lōu

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lǒu Verb to hug; to embrace

lōu to draw towards oneself; to gather

Definitions

1. to draw towards oneself
2. to gather
3. to gather up (one's gown, sleeves etc)
4. to grab (money)
5. to extort

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Words Containing 搂

to gather together as with a rake

to shake out

to embrace

to hug

(coll.) to grab money