brace [braces](that which holds tightly) noun [UK: breɪs] [US: ˈbreɪs]
embrace [embraces](act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest, see also: hug) noun [UK: ɪm.ˈbreɪs] [US: em.ˈbreɪs]I miss the warmth of his embraces. = Mi manca il calore dei suoi abbracci.
hug [hugs](affectionate embrace) noun [UK: hʌɡ] [US: ˈhəɡ]Give me a hug. = Dammi un abbraccio.