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.
And what hath life for thee
That thou shouldst cling to it thus?
Mrs. Hemans.