noun
fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit
Synonyms
verb
come or be in close contact with
Synonyms
Examples
- stick or hold together and resist separation
- The dress clings to her body
- The label stuck to the box
- The sushi rice grains cohere
verb
to remain emotionally or intellectually attached
Examples
- He clings to the idea that she might still love him.
verb
hold on tightly or tenaciously
Synonyms
Examples
- hang on to your father's hands
- The child clung to his mother's apron