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cling

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  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