abbarbicarsi — meaning in English

English meaning

• cling verb To hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
• creep verb To move slowly, quietly, or close to the ground.

Senses

abbarbicarsi is used for these senses in English:

• cling To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
• creep (intransitive, of plants) To grow across a surface rather than upwards.

cling — full definition

1. verb To hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
2. verb To stick closely to a surface, especially of fabric or film.
3. verb To remain emotionally attached to a person, belief, or hope, often more than is healthy.

creep — full definition

1. verb To move slowly, quietly, or close to the ground.
2. verb To change or increase very gradually, often in an unwelcome way.
3. noun An unpleasant or unsettling person, especially one who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way.

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