Definition of cling

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Cling (v. i.) To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast, especially by twining round or embracing; as, the tendril of a vine clings to its support; -- usually followed by to or together..

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Cleave :: Cleave (v. i. ) To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast; to cling.
Pinnacling :: Pinnacling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pinnacl.
Immanacling :: Immanacling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Immanacl.
Cycling :: Cycling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Cycl.
Creeper :: Creeper (n.) A plant that clings by rootlets, or by tendrils, to the ground, or to trees, etc.; as, the Virginia creeper (Ampelopsis quinquefolia)..
Comatula :: Comatula (n.) A crinoid of the genus Antedon and related genera. When young they are fixed by a stem. When adult they become detached and cling to seaweeds, etc., by their dorsal cirri; -- called also feather stars..
Around :: Around (prep.) On all sides of; encircling; encompassing; so as to make the circuit of; about.
Osculant :: Osculant (a.) Kissing; hence, meeting; clinging..
Clung :: Clung () imp. & p. p. of Cling.
Abalone :: Abalone (n.) A univalve mollusk of the genus Haliotis. The shell is lined with mother-of-pearl, and used for ornamental purposes; the sea-ear. Several large species are found on the coast of California, clinging closely to the rocks..
Encircling :: Encircling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Encircl.
Muscling :: Muscling (n.) Exhibition or representation of the muscles.
Geocyclic :: Geocyclic (a.) Circling the earth periodically.
Chronicling :: Chronicling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Chronicl.
Uncling :: Uncling (v. i.) To cease from clinging or adhering.
Spiral :: Spiral (a.) Winding or circling round a center or pole and gradually receding from it; as, the spiral curve of a watch spring..
Ball :: Ball (v. i.) To gather balls which cling to the feet, as of damp snow or clay; to gather into balls; as, the horse balls; the snow balls..
Wood Tick :: Wood tick () Any one of several species of ticks of the genus Ixodes whose young cling to bushes, but quickly fasten themselves upon the bodies of any animal with which they come in contact. When they attach themselves to the human body they often produce troublesome sores. The common species of the Northern United States is Ixodes unipunctata..
Roundabout :: Roundabout (a.) Encircling; enveloping; comprehensive.
Adhamant :: Adhamant (a.) Clinging, as by hooks..
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