Clinging

Word CLINGING
Character 8
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Clinging"

What do we mean by clinging?

To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.

To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films.

To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.

To cause to dry up or wither.

To dry up or wither.

(with preposition to) to be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on

Synonyms and Antonyms for Clinging

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The word "clinging" in example sentences

Zell and the New Wave had a term for clinging to the principles underlying everything we did: "journalistic arrogance." ❋ Mark Heisler (2011)

They are more interested in clinging to their tribal beliefs than anything. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But the fight lasted so long that he had time to cry himself out and to experience a second burst of courage; and the end of the battle found him again clinging to a hind-leg and furiously growling between his teeth. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In the warmth of the room it began to thaw and to break apart in clinging chunks. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A crystal mist of snow fell about them, softly, caressingly, wrapping them in clinging robes of white. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I'm a firm believer in clinging to as much childlike wonder as possible. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I doubt that the students really dispute these claims; they are just being stubborn in clinging to naive relativism. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Another good one for saving money is having a sick baby (similar in clinging power to a limpet on it's favourite rock!) ❋ Katelnorth (2007)

The passage is about the dangers inherint in clinging to this life even if it means abandoning the principles taught by JC. ❋ Unknown (2005)

With the Huskies (26-6) again clinging to a one-point lead, ❋ Unknown (2002)

Having to compete against the new rackets, I decided there was no point in clinging to wood -- it just made me feel weak and small. ❋ Unknown (1995)

A society becomes totalitarian when its structure becomes flagrantly artificial: that is, when its ruling class has lost its function but succeeds in clinging to power by force or fraud. ❋ Unknown (1946)

To their stubborness in clinging to their ideals against coercion. ❋ Unknown (1919)

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