Dictionary definition · cling
noun
- fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit
verb
- come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation"The dress clings to her body"
- 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"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).