acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing
a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"
hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth; "I cuddled the baby"