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- Dictionarycling/klɪŋ/
verb
- 1. hold on tightly to: "she clung to Joe's arm"
noun
- 1. a clingstone peach.
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CLING definition: 1. to stick onto or hold something or someone tightly, or to refuse to stop holding it, him, or…. Learn more.
Definition of cling verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you cling to an idea or way of behaving, you continue to believe in its value or importance, even though it may no longer be valid or useful. They know scholars reject their legend, but they still cling to their belief.
1. a. : to hold together. b. : to adhere as if glued firmly. The shirt clung to his wet shoulders. c. : to hold or hold on tightly or tenaciously. The kitten clung to the narrow branch. 2. a. : to have a strong emotional attachment or dependence. he clung to his friends for support. b.
To cling is to tightly grasp something or to stick closely to something, like how wet clothes cling to the wearer. Clinging has to do with closeness. A scared child will cling to his parent, holding on tight. People in love cling to one another in embraces.
Cling definition: to adhere closely; stick to. See examples of CLING used in a sentence.
1. To hold fast or adhere to something, as by grasping, sticking, embracing, or entwining: clung to the rope to keep from falling; fabrics that cling to the body. 2. To remain close; resist separation: We clung together in the storm. 3. To remain emotionally attached; hold on: clinging to outdated customs. n. A clingstone fruit.
cling meaning, definition, what is cling: to hold someone or something tightly, es...: Learn more.
Cling definition: To hold fast or adhere to something, as by grasping, sticking, embracing, or entwining.
Definition of cling verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
