Толковый словарь английского языка - cling
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I. intransitive verb (clung; ~ing) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ~an; akin to Old High German klunga tangled ball of thread Date: before 12th century 1. to hold together, to adhere as if glued firmly, to hold or hold on tightly or tenaciously, 2. to have a strong emotional attachment or dependence , to remain or linger as if resisting complete dissipation or dispersal , see: stick ~er noun ~y adjective II. noun Date: circa 1625 an act or instance of ~ing ; adherence
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v. & n. --v.intr. (past and past part. clung) 1 (foll. by to) adhere, stick, or hold on (by means of stickiness, suction, grasping, or embracing). 2 (foll. by to) remain persistently or stubbornly faithful (to a friend, habit, idea, etc.). 3 maintain one's grasp; keep hold; resist separation. --n. = CLINGSTONE. Phrases and idioms cling film a very thin clinging transparent plastic film, used as a covering esp. for food. cling together remain in one body or in contact. Derivatives clinger n. clingingly adv. Etymology: OE clingan f. Gmc: cf. CLENCH ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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