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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Creep :: Creep (v. t.) To grow, as a vine, clinging to the ground or to some other support by means of roots or rootlets, or by tendrils, along its length..
Uncling :: Uncling (v. i.) To cease from clinging or adhering.
Siphonarid :: Siphonarid (n.) Any one of numerous species of limpet-shaped pulmonate gastropods of the genus Siphonaria. They cling to rocks between high and low water marks and have both lunglike organs and gills.
Inclusive :: Inclusive (a.) Inclosing; encircling; surrounding.
Adherent :: Adherent (a.) Sticking; clinging; adhering.
Chronicling :: Chronicling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Chronicl.
Embrace :: Embrace (n.) Intimate or close encircling with the arms; pressure to the bosom; clasp; hug.
Ivy :: Ivy (n.) A plant of the genus Hedera (H. helix), common in Europe. Its leaves are evergreen, dark, smooth, shining, and mostly five-pointed; the flowers yellowish and small; the berries black or yellow. The stem clings to walls and trees by rootlike fibers..
Cling :: Cling (n.) Adherence; attachment; devotion.
Clingy :: Clingy (a.) Apt to cling; adhesive.
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..
Cling :: Cling (v. t.) To make to dry up or wither.
Cling :: 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..
Traveler :: Traveler (n.) An iron encircling a rope, bar, spar, or the like, and sliding thereon..
Wheeling :: Wheeling (n.) The act or practice of using a cycle; cycling.
Clingstone :: Clingstone (a.) Having the flesh attached closely to the stone, as in some kinds of peaches..
Around :: Around (prep.) On all sides of; encircling; encompassing; so as to make the circuit of; about.
Staw :: Staving (n.) A cassing or lining of staves; especially, one encircling a water wheel..
Fringent :: Fringent (a.) Encircling like a fringe; bordering.
Fathom :: Fathom (v. t.) To encompass with the arms extended or encircling; to measure by throwing the arms about; to span.
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