English verb: cling to | |||
1. | cling to (contact) hold firmly, usually with one's hands | ||
Samples | She clutched my arm when she got scared. | ||
Synonyms | clutch, hold close, hold tight | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hold, take hold | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | cuddle, draw close, nest, nestle, nuzzle, snuggle | ||