ALL meanings of clinging
cling
C c - verb without object clinging to hold tight, as by grasping or embracing; cleave: The children clung to each other in the dark. 2
- noun clinging (of a garment) fitting closely to the body and showing its shape. 1
- adjective clinging plant, vine: climbing 1
- adjective clinging person: needy, dependent 1
- verb without object clinging to adhere closely; stick to: The wet paper clings to the glass. 1
- verb without object clinging to be or remain close: The child clung to her mother's side. 1
- verb without object clinging to remain attached, as to an idea, hope, memory, etc.: Despite the predictions, the candidate clung to the belief that he would be elected. 1
- verb without object clinging to cohere. 1
- noun clinging the act of clinging; adherence; attachment. 1
- noun clinging The act of one who clings. 0
- verb clinging present participle of cling. 0