3
lap(touch, physical)
3
lick(touch, physical, rub with the snout)
3
massage(verb, touch, physical, stroke, embrace)
3
nudge(verb, touch, physical, cuddle, nestle)
3
root
3
rub(verb, touch, physical, stroke, embrace)
2
touch(verb, hold, stroke, embrace, clasp)
2
approach
2
brush(verb, touch, physical, stroke, embrace)
2
clasp(verb, hold, press, grasp, seize)
2
clutch(verb, hold, press, love, touch)
2
coddle(verb, touch, stroke, embrace, pat)
2
dandle(verb, hold, love, touch, shake)
2
feel(verb, love, touch, physical, stroke)
2
graze(verb, touch, physical, stroke, embrace)
2
grip(verb, hold, press, touch, grasp)
2
grope(verb, love, touch, physical, stroke)
2
handle(verb, touch, physical, stroke, embrace)
2
hold(verb, touch, physical, embrace, enfold)
2
knead(touch, physical)
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