Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Clinging.
Clinging - as a noun
Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clingstone13Clinging - as a verb
Come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
Example: "The dress clings to her body"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adhere10cleave11cohere11stick11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjoin14contact11meet6touch10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
To remain emotionally or intellectually attached
Example: "He clings to the idea that she might still love him."
Hold on tightly or tenaciously
Example: "Hang on to your father's hands"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hang8Example Sentences
"One of the climbers lost his grip and fell while clinging to the edge of the cliff."
"The children were scared and screaming, clinging to their mother."
"The baby monkey was clinging tightly to its mother's back."
"She found a leech clinging to her leg after wading through the muddy water."
"The drowning man was clinging to a piece of wreckage, desperately hoping for a rescue."
Word Game Points
Is CLINGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, clinging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CLINGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is CLINGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, clinging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCLINGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is CLINGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, clinging is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCLINGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
