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.
Uncling :: Uncling (v. i.) To cease from clinging or adhering.
Fasten :: Fasten (v. i.) To fix one's self; to take firm hold; to clinch; to cling.
Articling :: Articling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Articl.
Claggy :: Claggy (a.) Adhesive; -- said of a roof in a mine to which coal clings.
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..
Girdle :: Girdle (n.) That which girds, encircles, or incloses; a circumference; a belt; esp., a belt, sash, or article of dress encircling the body usually at the waist; a cestus..
Immanacling :: Immanacling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Immanacl.
Cycling :: Cycling (n.) The act, art, or practice, of riding a cycle, esp. a bicycle or tricycle..
Crown :: Crown (n.) A wreath or garland, or any ornamental fillet encircling the head, especially as a reward of victory or mark of honorable distinction; hence, anything given on account of, or obtained by, faithful or successful effort; a reward..
Adherent :: Adherent (a.) Sticking; clinging; adhering.
Bicycling :: Bicycling (n.) The use of a bicycle; the act or practice of riding a bicycle.
Encircling :: Encircling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Encircl.
Hug :: Hug (v. t.) To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.
Circling :: Circling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Circl.
Surrounding :: Surrounding (a.) Inclosing; encircling.
Cling :: Cling (v. t.) To make to dry up or wither.
Ring :: Ring (n.) An elastic band partly or wholly encircling the spore cases of ferns. See Illust. of Sporangium.
Traveler :: Traveler (n.) An iron encircling a rope, bar, spar, or the like, and sliding thereon..
Clasp :: Clasp (v. t.) To surround and cling to; to entwine about.
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