clinging

/หˆklษชล‹ษชล‹/

IPA: /K L IH1 NG IH0 NG/

verb
  1. 1

    To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.

    โ€œSeaweed clung to the anchor.โ€

  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

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

  4. 4

    To cause to dry up or wither.

  5. 5

    To dry up or wither.

    โ€œWood clings.โ€

  6. 6

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

verb
  1. 1

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

noun
  1. 1

    The act of one who clings.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/cling, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/clinging