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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Staw :: Staving (n.) A cassing or lining of staves; especially, one encircling a water wheel..
Adhamant :: Adhamant (a.) Clinging, as by hooks..
Annulet :: Annulet (n.) A small, flat fillet, encircling a column, etc., used by itself, or with other moldings. It is used, several times repeated, under the Doric capital..
Wheeling :: Wheeling (n.) The act or practice of using a cycle; cycling.
Astragal :: Astragal (n.) A round molding encircling a cannon near the mouth.
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..
Creeping :: Creeping (a.) Growing along, and clinging to, the ground, or to a wall, etc., by means of rootlets or tendrils..
Surrounding :: Surrounding (a.) Inclosing; encircling.
Tabernacling :: Tabernacling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Tabernacl.
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..
Pinnacling :: Pinnacling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pinnacl.
Uncling :: Uncling (v. i.) To cease from clinging or adhering.
Embrace :: Embrace (n.) To cling to; to cherish; to love.
Cling :: Cling (v. t.) To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing..
Oracling :: Oracling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Oracl.
Hang :: Hang (v. i.) To hold for support; to depend; to cling; -- usually with on or upon; as, this question hangs on a single point..
Fasten :: Fasten (v. i.) To fix one's self; to take firm hold; to clinch; to cling.
Encircling :: Encircling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Encircl.
Traveler :: Traveler (n.) An iron encircling a rope, bar, spar, or the like, and sliding thereon..
Cleave :: Cleave (v. i. ) To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast; to cling.
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