cling

/klˈɪŋ/

/ˈkɫɪŋ/

to cling

MAIN VERB

come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

synonyms : adhere

to remain emotionally or intellectually attached

to tightly hold on to someone or something

synonyms : hang

Cling

fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit

synonyms : clingstone

Examples

1. The oxpeckers cling to the buffalo day and night.

2. These metals cling to carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon and nitrous oxide.

3. The water still clings to the board.

4. The Smart Lasso tool will cling to the edges.