- (v.t.) To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.
- (v.t.) To make to dry up or wither.
- (v.i.) 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.
- (n.) Adherence; attachment; devotion.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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