cling
Cross references: 1. stick cling \'klin\ \'kl*n\ vi or clung; or cling.ing [ME clingen, fr. OE clingan; akin to OHG klunga tangled ball]of thread, MIr glacc hand 1a: to hold together 1b: to adhere as if glued firmly 1c: to hold or hold on tightly or tenaciously 2a: to have a strong emotional attachment or dependence 2b: to linger near