Cling

·vt To make to dry up or wither.

II. Cling ·noun Adherence; attachment; devotion.

III. Cling ·vt To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.

IV. Cling ·vi 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.