Cling

v. i.	1.	To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast, especially by twining round or embracing; as, the tendril of a vine clings to its support; - usually followed by to or together. [imp. & p. p. Clung (klŭng), Clong (klǒng), Obs.); p. pr. & vb. n. Clinging.] And what hath life for thee That thou shouldst cling to it thus? - Mrs. Hemans.
v. t.	1.	To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing. I clung legs as close to his side as I could. - Swift.
	2.	To make to dry up or wither. If thou speak'st false, Upon the next tree shalt thou hang alive, Till famine cling thee. - Shak.
n.	1.	Adherence; attachment; devotion. A more tenacious cling to worldly respects. - Milton.

Noun	1.	cling - fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit Synonyms: clingstone
Verb	1.	cling - come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation; "The dress clings to her body"; "The label stuck to the box"; "The sushi rice grains cohere" Synonyms: cohere, adhere, cleave, stick
	2.	cling - to remain emotionally or intellectually attached; "He clings to the idea that she might still love him."
	3.	cling - hold on tightly or tenaciously; "hang on to your father's hands"; "The child clung to his mother's apron" Synonyms: hang

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