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CLINGS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Clings.

Clings - as a noun

Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clingstone13

Clings - 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)
adhere10cleave11cohere11stick11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjoin14contact11meet6touch10
Hyponyms (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)
hang8

Example Sentences

"She clings tightly to her teddy bear at bedtime."
"He clings to the hope that things will get better."
"The spider clings to the ceiling."
"The toddler clings to his mother's leg when he's scared."
"The cat clings to the tree branch, afraid to come down."
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Word Game Points

Is CLINGS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, clings is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CLINGS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is CLINGS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, clings is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CLINGS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is CLINGS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, clings is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CLINGS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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