American English pronunciation

How to pronounce cling

IPA transcription: [k'lɪŋ]

Hear “cling” pronounced

[k'lɪŋ]

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[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.