Cling — Defs

01 v. i. To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast, especially by twining round or embracing; as, the tendril of a vine clings to its support; -- us…

imp. & p. p. Clung; p. pr. & vb. n. Clinging

1.
To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast, especially by twining round or embracing; as, the tendril of a vine clings to its support; -- usually followed by to or together.[Obs.]
“And what hath life for thee That thou shouldst cling to it thus?” — Mrs. Hemans.

02 v. t. To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.

1.
To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.[Obs.]
“I clung legs as close to his side as I could.” — Swift.
2.
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.

03 n. Adherence; attachment; devotion.

1.
Adherence; attachment; devotion.[R.]
“A more tenacious cling to worldly respects.” — Milton.