v. & n.
--v.intr. (past and past part. clung)
1. (foll. by to) adhere, stick, or hold on (by means of stickiness, suction, grasping, or embracing).
2 (foll. by to) remain persistently or stubbornly faithful (to a friend, habit, idea, etc.).
3 maintain one's grasp; keep hold; resist separation.
--n. CLINGSTONE.
Phrases and idioms:
cling film a very thin clinging transparent plastic film, used as a covering esp. for food. cling together remain in one body or in contact.
Derivatives:
clinger n. clingingly adv.
Etymology: OE clingan f. Gmc: cf. CLENCH