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cling

/ˈklɪŋ/

noun

Meaning

  • Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit.

  • Adherence; attachment; devotion

verb

Meaning

  • To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.

    "Seaweed clung to the anchor."

  • To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films.

  • To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.

  • To cause to dry up or wither.

  • To dry up or wither.

    "Wood clings."

  • (with preposition to) to be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on

Synonyms

cleave,
stick,
clinch,
grip