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cling

/ˈklɪŋ/

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noun

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

Examples :

"The peach had a delicious cling, making it easy to eat the juicy flesh without wasting any. "

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noun

Adherence; attachment; devotion

Examples :

"Her strong cling to her values helped her through a difficult time at school. "

emotion attitude character tendency value quality

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verb

To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.

Examples :

"Seaweed clung to the anchor."

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verb

To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films.

Examples :

"The silk scarf clung to her neck, following the curves of her body. "

material appearance style

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verb

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

Examples :

"The ivy was clinging to the old stone wall, its tendrils twining around the bricks. "

action body human emotion

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verb

To cause to dry up or wither.

Examples :

"The summer heat clung the leaves on the trees, causing them to dry and wither. "

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verb

To dry up or wither.

Examples :

"Wood clings."

nature environment plant

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verb

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

Examples :

"My sister clings to her old teddy bear, even though she's grown up. "

mind emotion attitude character

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verb

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

Examples :

"The small, decorative bell on the school door clung merrily as I opened it. "

sound music bell-ringing