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Meaning of cling to

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cling

Pronunciation:/ˈklɪŋ/

noun

Definitions

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

  2. Adherence; attachment; devotion

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: 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.