| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Verb | 1. Of Cling.[Websters]
2. To connect, attach, engage, join or tie. [Eve - graph theoretic] 3. To catch, grapple, seize, grasp or capture. [Eve - graph theoretic] 4. To fasten, affix, secure, bind or clamp. [Eve - graph theoretic] 5. To hang or suspend. [Eve - graph theoretic] 6. To adhere or cohere. [Eve - graph theoretic] 7. To stick or glue. [Eve - graph theoretic] 8. To add or append. [Eve - graph theoretic] 9. To get or take. [Eve - graph theoretic] 10. To stop, discontinue, abort, interrupt or stay.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
| Adjective | 1. Being adherent.
[Eve - graph theoretic] 2. Being adhesive, sticky, tacky, gummy or viscid. [Eve - graph theoretic] 3. Being tight, snug, narrow, skintight or taut. [Eve - graph theoretic] 4. Being close or close-fitting. [Eve - graph theoretic] 5. Being devoted or affectionate. [Eve - graph theoretic] 6. Being tenacious or cohesive. [Eve - graph theoretic] 7. Being gooey or viscous.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), compiled from various sources, under license. | Top | |
Date "CLINGING" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1321. (references) |
Specialty Definition: CLINGING
| Domain | Definition | ||
| Noah Webster | [Verb] Adhering closely; sticking to; winding round and holding to.. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary. | ||
| Wiktionary | [Verb] Present participle of cling. (references) | ||
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
