cling
/ˈklɪŋ/
noun
- 1
Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit.
- 2
Adherence; attachment; devotion
verb
- 1
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
“Seaweed clung to the anchor.”
- 2
To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films.
- 3
To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.
- 4
To cause to dry up or wither.
- 5
To dry up or wither.
“Wood clings.”
- 6
(with preposition to) to be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on
verb
- 1
To produce a high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.
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