American English pronunciation
How to pronounce cling
IPA transcription: [k'lɪŋ]
Hear “cling” pronounced
[k'lɪŋ]
Quality: 1.00
[k'lɪŋ]
Quality: 1.00
[k'lɪŋ]
Quality: 1.00
Noun
-
fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit
Verb
-
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”
-
to remain emotionally or intellectually attached
“He clings to the idea that she might still love him.”
-
hold on tightly or tenaciously
“hang on to your father's hands”
“The child clung to his mother's apron”
Usage examples
- Separation of garbage makes recycling possible.
- There is a recycling centre in the commune.
- If you want to wrap food, then clingfilm is extremely useful
- The venue is suitable for cycling events, rock concerts, rallies, motocross and speedway championships.
- Separation of garbage makes recycling possible.
- Harris Waste Management Group, Inc manufactures balers and shredders for the waste recycling sector.
- Clingfilm is very useful for sealing open containers
- Also, there is a cycling track nearby.
- I'm addicted to recycling.
- The mother was apathetic towards her clingy child.