cling
/klɪŋ/
noun
- A tight hold or grip.
- She felt the baby's cling around her neck as she carried him.
- The mountaineer lost his cling on the rock and slipped.
- The cat's cling to the tree branch was surprisingly strong.
verb
- To hold on tightly to something or someone.
- He had to cling to the railing to keep from falling on the icy stairs.
- The little girl clung to her mother's hand in the crowded market.
- The wet shirt clung to his skin after he ran through the rain.
- To stay close to someone for emotional support or affection.
- After the scary movie, the children clung to each other.
- She clung to her friend during the difficult time.
- The puppy clung to its owner, afraid of the loud thunder.
- To continue to believe in or hold on to an idea, belief, or hope, even when it is difficult.
- He still clings to the belief that honesty is always the best policy.
- Many people cling to traditions from their childhood.
- Even in hard times, they clung to the hope that things would get better.