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cling

The correct spelling is cling.

How to pronounce cling

/ˈklɪŋ/
noun

IPA: /ˈklɪŋ/

Say it like: Cli-ng

The correct spelling is cling. Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit. For example: "Seaweed clung to the anchor."

Usage Examples

Seaweed clung to the anchor.

Wood clings.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit.
  2. 2.Adherence; attachment; devotion

verb

  1. 1.To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
  2. 2.To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films.
  3. 3.To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.
  4. 4.To cause to dry up or wither.
  5. 5.To dry up or wither.

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