Clinging

What does CLINGING mean?

Clinging is a form of CLING.

1. verb

   come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

   “The dress clings to her body”

2. verb

   to remain emotionally or intellectually attached

   “He clings to the idea that she might still love him.”

3. verb

   hold on tightly or tenaciously

   “hang on to your father's hands”

4. noun

   fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.