cling

UK
/klɪŋ/
US
/klɪŋ/

Traduzioni

clingnoun
clings
pl
UK
/klɪŋ/
US
/klɪŋ/
The cling of the plastic wrap made it difficult to open.
Прилипание пластиковой пленки затрудняло её открытие.
The cling of the ivy to the wall was impressive.
Цепкость плюща к стене была впечатляющей.
clingverb
clung
Past Simple
clung
Past Participle
clinging
Gerund
UK
/klɪŋ/
US
/klɪŋ/
clingadjective
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "cling film") to denote something that adheres closely.

Definizioni

clingnoun
A firm or tenacious physical hold or grip.
Her cling on the railing loosened only after the platform stopped shaking.
A persistent or emotionally dependent attachment.
His cling to the past kept him from embracing new opportunities.
clingverb
To hold on to something or someone tightly or tenaciously.
The baby monkey clung to its mother's back as they moved through the trees.
To stick to or remain attached to a surface, often because of moisture or adhesive forces.
The wet shirt clung to his skin.
To remain emotionally attached or devoted, often excessively or anxiously.
She clings to the hope that he will come back.
clingadjective
Providing or designed for a tight, adhesive fit; tending to stick closely.
Store the leftovers in cling wrap for freshness.