cling
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noun
Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit.
noun
Adherence; attachment; devotion
verb
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
"Seaweed clung to the anchor."
verb
To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films.
verb
To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.
verb
To cause to dry up or wither.
verb
To dry up or wither.
"Wood clings."
verb
(with preposition to) to be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on
verb
To produce a high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.