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clung

/ˈklʌŋ/

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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 the woman's neck, following the curves of her collarbone. "

material appearance

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verb

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

Examples :

"The vine clung to the old oak tree, its branches twining around the trunk. "

action body human

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verb

To cause to dry up or wither.

Examples :

"The relentless sun clung to the freshly cut grass, turning it brittle and brown within days. "

nature environment weather

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verb

To dry up or wither.

Examples :

"Wood clings."

nature plant weather environment

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verb

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

Examples :

"The little boy, scared of the dark, clung to his mother's hand. "

emotion mind human character attitude

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adjective

Wasted away; shrunken

Examples :

"After weeks of illness, the patient's body looked clung. "

appearance body condition medicine