cling

[ kling ]

/ klɪŋ /

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verb (used without object), clung [kluhng], /klʌŋ/, cling·ing.

to adhere closely; stick to: The wet paper clings to the glass.

to hold tight, as by grasping or embracing; cleave: The children clung to each other in the dark.

to be or remain close: The child clung to her mother's side.

to remain attached, as to an idea, hope, memory, etc.: Despite the predictions, the candidate clung to the belief that he would be elected.

to cohere.

noun

the act of clinging; adherence; attachment.

Origin of cling

First recorded before 900; Middle English clingen, Old English clingan “to stick together, shrink, wither”; akin to clench

SYNONYMS FOR cling

2 clutch, grab, hug.

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OTHER WORDS FROM cling

clinger, nouncling·ing·ly, adverbcling·ing·ness, nounun·cling·ing, adjective

Words nearby cling

clincher, clincher-built, clincher tire, clindamycin, cline, cling, clingfilm, clingfish, clinging vine, Clingmans Dome, cling peach

Definition for cling (2 of 2)

cling²

[ kling ]

/ klɪŋ /

noun

a clingstone.

Origin of cling

1835–45; by shortening from clingstone, or special use of cling¹ (noun)

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Example sentences from the Web for cling

But the fact of the matter is the equal protection they cling to is not the reality.
What Would Happen if I Got in White Cop’s Face?|Goldie Taylor|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yet instead of disbelieving that the facts will set us free, we cling to them as if they were spoils of war.
On Torture, Chuck Johnson & Sondheim|James Poulos|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Without Dawn and her desperate need to cling to power, the evil place falls apart.
The Walking Dead’s Midseason Finale Shocker: A Cherished Character Meets a Grisly End|Melissa Leon|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The sharply tailored blazer and weighty jewelry that cling to her body hints at the dominant personality she possesses.
Whip It: Secrets of a Dominatrix|Justin Jones|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST

For months, first term Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan has managed to cling to slim lead that has defied national factors.
In Tarheel State, Democratic Senate Incumbent Bucks National GOP Trend|Ben Jacobs|October 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Repeated failure had somewhat dampened her hope, but had not altered her determination to "cling to her ladyship to the last."
Overshadowed|Sutton E. Griggs
Resist, and all who cling to you shall be put to the sword, and to yourself I promise nothing.
Queen Sheba's Ring|H. Rider Haggard
She had broken off to thump his shoulder in reassurance, to cling more abjectly.
The Wrong Twin|Harry Leon Wilson
All she had to do was to cling to it, and nobody could make her do or be anything.
The Pastor's Wife|Elizabeth von Arnim
Closer and closer did Agnes cling to that noble heart, but she spoke no word.
The Days of Bruce Vol 1|Grace Aguilar

British Dictionary definitions for cling

cling

/ (klɪŋ) /

verb clings, clinging or clung (intr)

(often foll by to) to hold fast or adhere closely (to something), as by gripping or sticking

(foll by together) to remain in contact (with each other)

to be or remain physically or emotionally closeto cling to outmoded beliefs

noun

agriculture, mainly US the tendency of cotton fibres in a sample to stick to each other

agriculture obsolete diarrhoea or scouring in animals

short for clingstone

Derived forms of cling

clinging, adjectiveclinger, nounclingingly, adverbclingy, adjective

clinginess or clingingness, noun

Word Origin for cling

Old English clingan; related to clench

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	cling
释义	cling ¹ [ kling ] / klɪŋ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR cling ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used without object), clung [kluhng], /klʌŋ/, cling·ing. to adhere closely; stick to: The wet paper clings to the glass. to hold tight, as by grasping or embracing; cleave: The children clung to each other in the dark. to be or remain close: The child clung to her mother's side. to remain attached, as to an idea, hope, memory, etc.: Despite the predictions, the candidate clung to the belief that he would be elected. to cohere. noun the act of clinging; adherence; attachment. Origin of cling ¹ First recorded before 900; Middle English clingen, Old English clingan “to stick together, shrink, wither”; akin to clench SYNONYMS FOR cling 2 clutch, grab, hug. SEE SYNONYMS FOR cling ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM cling clinger, nouncling·ing·ly, adverbcling·ing·ness, nounun·cling·ing, adjective Words nearby cling clincher, clincher-built, clincher tire, clindamycin, cline, cling, clingfilm, clingfish, clinging vine, Clingmans Dome, cling peach Definition for cling (2 of 2) cling² [ kling ] / klɪŋ / noun a clingstone. Origin of cling ² 1835–45; by shortening from clingstone, or special use of cling¹ (noun) Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for cling But the fact of the matter is the equal protection they cling to is not the reality. What Would Happen if I Got in White Cop’s Face?\|Goldie Taylor\|December 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Yet instead of disbelieving that the facts will set us free, we cling to them as if they were spoils of war. On Torture, Chuck Johnson & Sondheim\|James Poulos\|December 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Without Dawn and her desperate need to cling to power, the evil place falls apart. The Walking Dead’s Midseason Finale Shocker: A Cherished Character Meets a Grisly End\|Melissa Leon\|December 1, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The sharply tailored blazer and weighty jewelry that cling to her body hints at the dominant personality she possesses. Whip It: Secrets of a Dominatrix\|Justin Jones\|November 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST For months, first term Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan has managed to cling to slim lead that has defied national factors. In Tarheel State, Democratic Senate Incumbent Bucks National GOP Trend\|Ben Jacobs\|October 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Repeated failure had somewhat dampened her hope, but had not altered her determination to "cling to her ladyship to the last." Overshadowed\|Sutton E. Griggs Resist, and all who cling to you shall be put to the sword, and to yourself I promise nothing. Queen Sheba's Ring\|H. Rider Haggard She had broken off to thump his shoulder in reassurance, to cling more abjectly. The Wrong Twin\|Harry Leon Wilson All she had to do was to cling to it, and nobody could make her do or be anything. The Pastor's Wife\|Elizabeth von Arnim Closer and closer did Agnes cling to that noble heart, but she spoke no word. The Days of Bruce Vol 1\|Grace Aguilar British Dictionary definitions for cling cling / (klɪŋ) / verb clings, clinging or clung (intr) (often foll by to) to hold fast or adhere closely (to something), as by gripping or sticking (foll by together) to remain in contact (with each other) to be or remain physically or emotionally closeto cling to outmoded beliefs noun agriculture, mainly US the tendency of cotton fibres in a sample to stick to each other agriculture obsolete diarrhoea or scouring in animals short for clingstone Derived forms of cling clinging, adjectiveclinger, nounclingingly, adverbclingy, adjective clinginess or clingingness, noun Word Origin for cling Old English clingan; related to clench Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to cling fasten, clasp, adhere, grip, hug, last, linger, clutch, continue, embrace, stick, cherish, grasp, cohere, squeeze, endure, cleave to, hang in, stay put
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cling

verb (used without object), clung [kluhng], /klʌŋ/, cling·ing.

noun

Origin of cling

SYNONYMS FOR cling

OTHER WORDS FROM cling

Words nearby cling

Definition for cling (2 of 2)

noun

Origin of cling

Example sentences from the Web for cling

British Dictionary definitions for cling

verb clings, clinging or clung (intr)

noun

Derived forms of cling

Word Origin for cling

Words related to cling