cling

Definition von cling im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch: To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films; To hold very tightly, as to not fall off
Seaweed clung to the anchor.; Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit
Antelope steaks and fried liver to begin on, and venison cutlets with chili con carne and pineapple fritters, and then some sardines and mixed pickles; and top it off with a can of yellow clings and a bottle of beer.; {v} to twine round, stick, hold; to remain emotionally or intellectually attached; "He clings to the idea that she might still love him; hold on tightly or tenaciously; "hang on to your father's hands"; "The child clung to his mother's apron"; Adherence; attachment; devotion; to remain emotionally or intellectually attached; "He clings to the idea that she might still love him "; 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; To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing; To make to dry up or wither; {f} hang on to; stick to, adhere to; stay close to; remain faithful to; 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"; If you cling to someone or something, you hold onto them tightly. Another man was rescued as he clung to the riverbank They hugged each other, clinging together under the lights; If someone clings to a position or a possession they have, they do everything they can to keep it even though this may be very difficult. He appears determined to cling to power Another minister clung on with a majority of only 18 Japan's productivity has overtaken America in some industries, but elsewhere the United States has clung on to its lead; fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit hold on tightly or tenaciously; "hang on to your father's hands"; "The child clung to his mother's apron"
cling film: A plastic film (originally polyvinylidene chloride but now polyethylene) that is so thin that is clings to any object about which it is wrapped; used to cover and preserve foodstuffs etc
cling on: To hold on very tightly
cling film: a thin plastic film made of saran (trade name Saran Wrap) that sticks to itself; used for wrapping food
cling to: hold firmly, usually with one's hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared
cling to: hold firmly, usually with one's hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared"
cling to: {f} hang on to; stick to, adhere to; stay close to; remain faithful to
cling together: {f} stick together; stay together
clinger: Agent noun of cling; one who clings
clingingly: In a clinging manner; tenaciously or possessively
clingy: Pathetically possessive of someone, usually a significant other
clinger: one who clings
clinger: {i} someone or something which clings
clinging: {i} holding on; sticking, adhering; staying close; remaining faithful
clinging: present participle of cling
clings: third-person singular of cling
clingy: disapproval If you describe someone as clingy, you mean that they become very attached to people and depend on them too much. A very clingy child can drive a parent to distraction. = clinging
clingy: Having a tendency to cling
clingy: possessive (over a lover)
clingy: Clingy clothes fit tightly round your body. long clingy skirts. = clinging
clingy: {s} sticky, adhesive
clingy: a malleable, soft, elastic and somewhat sticky and gluey material. Example: A thin plastic wrap
clingy: Apt to cling; adhesive
clung: past tense of to cling
clung: of Cling
clung: past participle of to cling
clung: Clung is the past tense and past participle of cling. the past tense and past participle of cling
clung: Wasted away; shrunken