The meaning of Cling

Irregular verb

1 form	Cling
2 form	Clung
3 form	Clung

Cling – definition

verb
Hold on tightly to.
Usage examples:
She clung to joe's arm
Synonims:
Hold on to Clutch Grip Grasp Clasp Attach oneself to Hang on to Hold tightly Clench Embrace Hug Cuddle Entwine oneself around

noun
A clingstone peach.
Usage examples:
I saw a shadow, looked up, del monte cling peaches coming right on my head.

verb
To hold tightly or to stick; to refuse to stop holding
Usage examples:
They clung together in terror., we were soaking wet and our clothes clung to us., fig. farmers and …

Cling translation into English

Cling: translate from English into Chinese

紧贴, 依偎, 扒, 贪恋, 固执, 墨守

Cling: translate from English into Dutch

Vastklampen, Kleven, Aankleven, Aanhangen, Nauw sluiten, Zich vastklemmen

Cling: translate from English into French

Se cramponner, Empoigner, Enlacer, Se tenir étroitement, Être corps à corps, Attacher à, Être à côté de

Cling: translate from English into German

Haften, Festhalten, Kleben, Anhaften, Sich festklammern, Festsitzen, Sich anschmiegen

Cling: translate from English into Hindi

चिपकी, चिपटना, अडिग रहना, लिपटना, चिमटना, दृढ़ पकड़ना, कृतज्ञ रहना, वफ़ादार रहना, लगाव मानना, सख़्त पकड़ना, चिपकना

Cling: translate from English into Italian

Aggrapparsi, Aderire, Attaccarsi, Attaccare, Avvinghiarsi, Stare attaccato

Cling: translate from English into Korean

집착, 집착하다, 배어들다

Cling: translate from English into Russian

Цепляться, Льнуть, Держаться, Липнуть, Оставаться верным, Облегать, Лепиться, Прилипать

Cling: translate from English into Spanish

Adherirse, Pegarse, Quedar pegado

Word origin

Old English clingan ‘stick together’, of Germanic origin; related to Middle Dutch klingen ‘adhere’, Middle High German klingen ‘climb’, also to clench.

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Cling synonims

clasp

verb
Grasp (something) tightly with one's hand.
Usage examples:
He clasped her arm

noun
A device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together.
Usage examples:
A gold bracelet with a turquoise clasp

verb
To hold someone or something firmly in your hands or arms
Usage examples:
He clasped the vase, afraid he would drop it., she had a firm clasp on her daughter’s hand.

All meanings and translations of Clasp

clench

verb
(with reference to the fingers or hand) close into a tight ball, especially as a manifestation of extreme anger.
Usage examples:
She clenched her fists, struggling for control

noun
A contraction or tightening of part of the body.
Usage examples:
She saw the anger rise, saw the clench of his fists

verb
To hold something tightly, or press together your lips or your hands in anger or determination
Usage examples:
He clenched his fist and waved it at the crowd.

All meanings and translations of Clench

clutch

verb
Grasp (something) tightly.
Usage examples:
He stood clutching a microphone

noun
A tight grasp.
Usage examples:
She made a clutch at his body

adjective
(in sport) denoting or occurring at a critical situation in which the outcome of a game or competition is at stake.
Usage examples:
They both are hard-nosed players who seem to thrive in clutch situations

All meanings and translations of Clutch

cuddle

verb
Hold close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection.
Usage examples:
He cuddles the baby close

noun
A prolonged and affectionate hug.
Usage examples:
He just wanted a comforting kiss and a cuddle

verb
To put your arms around someone and hold him or her in a loving way, or of two people, to hold each other close for affection or comfort
Usage examples:
[ t ] she cuddled the baby in her arms., [ i ] i like to cuddle up in front of the fireplace with a…

All meanings and translations of Cuddle

embrace

verb
Hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.
Usage examples:
Aunt sophie embraced her warmly

noun
An act of holding someone closely in one's arms.
Usage examples:
They were locked in an embrace

verb
To hold someone close to you with your arms to express affection, love, or sympathy, or when greeting or leaving someone
Usage examples:
[ i/t ] they embraced (each other) before saying good-bye., he has wholeheartedly embraced life in …

All meanings and translations of Embrace

grasp

verb
Seize and hold firmly.
Usage examples:
She grasped the bottle

noun
A firm hold or grip.
Usage examples:
The child slipped from her grasp

verb
Hold firmly

All meanings and translations of Grasp

grip

verb
Take and keep a firm hold of; grasp tightly.
Usage examples:
His knuckles were white as he gripped the steering wheel

noun
A firm hold; a tight grasp.
Usage examples:
His arm was held in a vice-like grip

verb
Hold fast or firmly

All meanings and translations of Grip

hold on to

phrasal verb
To continue doing something or staying somewhere although it is difficult or unpleasant to do so
Usage examples:
Hold on and i’ll go and get some help.

All meanings and translations of Hold on to

hug

verb
Squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.
Usage examples:
He hugged her close to him

noun
An act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.
Usage examples:
There were hugs and tears as they were reunited

verb
Squeeze tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

All meanings and translations of Hug

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