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cling in Italian

cling in Italian is abbarbicarsi, aderire, aggrapparsi — cling means to hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.

cling in Italian

abbarbicarsi
verb
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
aderire
verb
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
aggrapparsi
verb
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
appiccicarsi
verb
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
attaccarsi
verb
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
avvilupparsi
verb
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
fissarsi
verb
(figurative, with preposition to) To be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on.
radicarsi
verb
(figurative, with preposition to) To be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on.

What does "cling" mean?

  1. verb To hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
    "The toddler clung to her mother's leg at the school gate."
  2. verb To stick closely to a surface, especially of fabric or film.
    "The wet shirt clung to his back in the heat."
  3. verb To remain emotionally attached to a person, belief, or hope, often more than is healthy.
    "She clung to the idea that he might still change."
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cling in a sentence

  • The toddler clung to her mother's leg at the school gate.
  • He clung to the railing as the boat rocked.
  • The wet shirt clung to his back in the heat.
  • She clung to the idea that he might still change.

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What is "cling" in Italian?

"cling" in Italian is abbarbicarsi, aderire, aggrapparsi. cling means: To hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.

How do you use "cling" in a sentence?

Example: "The toddler clung to her mother's leg at the school gate." In Italian, "cling" is abbarbicarsi, aderire, aggrapparsi.

Are there other ways to say "cling" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 8 translations listed for "cling": abbarbicarsi, aderire, aggrapparsi, appiccicarsi, attaccarsi, avvilupparsi.

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