cling

Words with a similar base: cling, clingstone

'cling'

[cling.n.01] as in: fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit

'cling'

[cling.v.01] as in: come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

Examples:
The dress clings to her body
The label stuck to the box
The sushi rice grains cohere

'cling'

[cling.v.02] as in: to remain emotionally or intellectually attached

Examples:
He clings to the idea that she might still love him.

'cling'

[cling.v.03] as in: hold on tightly or tenaciously

Examples:
hang on to your father's hands
The child clung to his mother's apron

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