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Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit.

Adherence; attachment; devotion.

An ornament that clings to a window so as to be seen from outside. +

To hold very tightly, as to not fall off. +

To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films. +

To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing. +

To cause to dry up or wither.

To dry up or wither.

(figurative) To be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on.

To produce a high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.

(Imitative of a high-pitched ringing sound.)