amplexus ūs, m amplector, an encircling, surrounding, circuit: serpentis amplexu: exuit amplexūs, my embrace, O.: Occupat (serpens) longis amplexibus illos, O.: oceanus, qui orbem terrarum amplexu finit, L.

—Esp., a loving embrace, caress: Cum dabit amplexūs, V.: alqm impedire amplexu, O.: tenere alqm amplexu, Ta.