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Meaning of clung
verb
- To hold very tightly, as to not fall off. Example: Seaweed clung to the anchor.
- To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films.
- To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.
- To cause to dry up or wither.
- To dry up or wither. Example: Wood clings.
adjective
- Wasted away; shrunken
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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