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Cling

Clĭng, v. i.

verbintransitive

v. i. [imp. & p. p. CLUNG (CLŎNG, obs.); p. pr. & vb. n. CLINGING.] [A-S. clingan, to adhere, to wither, Dan. klynge, to adhere, crowd, klynge, crowd, cluster. See infra.] 1. To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast, especially by winding round or embracing; as, the tendril of a vine clings to its support.

Two babes of love close clinging to her waist. Pope.

Sense 2. To adhere closely and firmly in interest or affection; as, men of a party cling to their leader.

Clĭng, v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. 1. To make to dry up or wither. [Obs.] If thou speak'st false, Upon the next tree shalt thou hang alive Till famine cling thee. Shak. 2. To cause to adhere to, especially by winding round or embracing. I clung my legs as close to his side as I could. Swift.