clung

/หˆklสŒล‹/

IPA: /K L AH1 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

adjective
  1. 1

    Wasted away; shrunken

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