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clings

/klɪŋz/

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noun

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

Examples :

""My grandmother prefers clings for canning because their flavor is stronger and the flesh doesn't fall apart as easily." "

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noun

Adherence; attachment; devotion

Examples :

"Her daughter's clings were especially strong after the first day of school. "

attitude character emotion

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verb

To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.

Examples :

"Seaweed clung to the anchor."

action physics nature

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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 wet t-shirt clings to his skin, showing the outline of his muscles. "

material appearance

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verb

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

Examples :

"The ivy clings to the brick wall of the old house. "

action nature organism body

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verb

To cause to dry up or wither.

Examples :

"The harsh sun clings the freshly cut grass, turning it brown and brittle. "

nature environment

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verb

To dry up or wither.

Examples :

"Wood clings."

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verb

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

Examples :

"The little girl clings to her mother when she feels scared. "

emotion attitude character human mind

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verb

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

Examples :

"The small bell on the cat's collar clings whenever she moves. "

sound music bell-ringing