cling meaning and definition

CLING noun

Definition of cling (noun)

1. fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit
   • synonyms: clingstone

CLING verb

Definition of cling (verb)

1. come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
   • "The dress clings to her body"; "The label stuck to the box"; "The sushi rice grains cohere"
   • synonyms: adhere, cleave, cohere, stick
2. to remain emotionally or intellectually attached
   • "He clings to the idea that she might still love him."
3. hold on tightly or tenaciously
   • "hang on to your father's hands"; "The child clung to his mother's apron"
   • synonyms: hang