osculate

(verb)

verb

1. be intermediate between two taxonomic groups

- These species osculate

Definition categories: stative, be

2. have at least three points in common with

- one curve osculates the other

- these two surfaces osculate

Definition categories: stative, share

3. touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

Similar word(s): buss, kiss, snog

Definition categories: contact, touch