clingers

/K L IH1 NG ER0 Z/
verb
  1. 1

    To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.

  2. 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. 3

    (transitive) To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.

  4. 4

    (figurative, with preposition to) To be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on.

  5. 5

    (transitive) To cause to dry up or wither.

  6. 6

    (intransitive) To dry up or wither.

  7. 7

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

noun
  1. 1

    Adherence; attachment; devotion.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    An ornament that clings to a window so as to be seen from outside.