expression, ichidan verb
hug one's knees; sit with knees drawn up
Describes the physical posture of sitting with knees pulled to the chest and arms wrapped around them. Often implies a pensive or lonely mood, but the literal action is the core meaning.
彼女は部屋の隅で膝を抱えて座っていた。
She was sitting in the corner of the room hugging her knees.
寒い夜は、膝
On cold nights, I wrap myself in a blanket while hugging my knees.