definition of
cling

[1] #1 cling v. [cleave, adhere, stick, cohere] 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". wn

[2] #2 cling v. to remain emotionally or intellectually attached; "He clings to the idea that she might still love him.". wn

[3] #3 cling v. [hang] hold on tightly or tenaciously; "hang on to your father's hands"; "The child clung to his mother's apron". wn

[4] #4 cling n. [clingstone] fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit. wn