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cling

/ˈklɪŋ/

Phonetics

/ˈklɪŋ/

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noun

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

  • Adherence; attachment; devotion


verb

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

    Example: 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.

    Example: Wood clings.
  • (with preposition to) to be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on


cling

/ˈklɪŋ/

Phonetics

/ˈklɪŋ/

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verb

  • To produce a high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.