Cling meaning

fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit

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”

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”