14
kiss(noun, verb, touch, physical, stroke)
11
smack(noun, verb, touch, physical, embrace)
10
osculation(noun, touch, embrace, kiss, peck)
9
osculate(verb, touch, smack, brush, caress)
7
peck(noun, verb, phrasal verb, touch, informal)
7
smooch(noun, verb, phrasal verb, touch, slang)
5
embrace(noun, verb, touch, physical, stroke)
5
smacker(noun, touch, embrace, kiss, peck)
4
hug(verb, touch, physical, stroke, courtesy)
3
brush(noun, verb, touch, physical, stroke)
3
caress(noun, verb, touch, physical, stroke)
3
cuddle(verb, touch, physical, stroke, embrace)
3
nuzzle(verb, touch, physical, stroke, embrace)
3
pat(verb, touch, physical, stroke, embrace)
3
salute(noun, verb, courtesy, embrace, caress)
2
automobiles
2
barge(noun, ship)
2
blow(verb, touch, physical, ship, caress)
2
bus
2
busbars
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