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   Cling (klĭng), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Clung (klŭng), Clong (klŏng), Obs.); p. pr. & vb. n. Clinging.] [AS. clingan to adhere, to wither; akin to Dan. klynge to cluster, crowd. Cf. Clump.] 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.
   
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   And what hath life for thee
   
   That thou shouldst cling to it thus? Mrs. Hemans.
   
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   Clong (?), imp. of Cling. [Obs.]
   
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