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  1. 1. v. i. To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast, especially by twining round or embracing; as, the tendril of a vine clings to its support; -- usually followed by to or together. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To make to dry up or wither. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. Adherence; attachment; devotion. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit Source: wordnet
  6. 6. v. come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation Source: wordnet
  7. 7. v. to remain emotionally or intellectually attached Source: wordnet
  8. 8. v. hold on tightly or tenaciously Source: wordnet
  9. 9. To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast, especially bytwining round or embracing; as, the tendril of a vine clings to itssupport; -- usually followed by to or together.And what hath life for thee That thou shouldst cling to it thus Mrs.Hemans. Source: adambom
  10. 10. v:100 n. fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit v. come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation v. to remain emotionally or intellectually attached v. hold on tightly or tenaciously Source: ecdict

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