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Definition cling
Etymology 1
From Middle English clingen, from Old English clingan (“to adhere”), from Proto-Germanic *klingan?. Cognate with Danish klynge (“to cluster, to crowd”). Compare clump.
Noun
cling (plural clings)
Verb
cling (third-person singular simple present clings, present participle clinging, simple past and past participle clung)
- To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
- To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films.
- (transitive) To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.
- (transitive) To cause to dry up or wither.
- (intransitive) To dry up or wither.
- (figuratively, with preposition to) to be fond of, to feel strongly about
Etymology 2
Imitative; compare clink, clang.
Verb
cling (third-person singular simple present clings, present participle clinging, simple past and past participle clinged)
- To produce a high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.
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