Meaning of the word osculate in English

What does osculate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

osculate

US /ˈɑː.skjə.leɪt/
UK /ˈɒs.kjə.leɪt/

Verb

1.

to kiss

Example:
The lovers paused to osculate under the moonlight.
He leaned in to osculate her cheek.
2.

to come into contact or touch

Example:
The two curves osculate at a single point.
In geometry, two figures are said to osculate if they have a common tangent at a point.