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cli mb|ing frame (climbing frames ) N‑COUNT A climbing frame is a structure that has been made for children to climb and play on. It consists of metal or wooden bars joined together. [BRIT ] in AM, use jungle gym

clime /kla I m/ (climes ) N‑COUNT [usu pl, usu adj N ] You use clime in expressions such as warmer climes and foreign climes to refer to a place that has a particular kind of climate. [LITERARY ] □ [+ of ] He left Britain for the sunnier climes of Southern France.

clinch /kl I ntʃ/ (clinches , clinching , clinched )

1 VERB If you clinch something you are trying to achieve, such as a business deal or victory in a contest, you succeed in obtaining it. □ [V n] Hibernian clinched the First Division title when they beat Hamilton 2–0. □ [V n + with ] This has fuelled speculation that he is about to clinch a deal with an American engine manufacturer.

2 VERB The thing that clinches an uncertain matter settles it or provides a definite answer. □ [V n] Evidently this information clinched the matter. □ [V it ] That was the clue which clinched it for us.

clinch|er /kl I ntʃə ^r / (clinchers ) N‑COUNT A clincher is a fact or argument that finally proves something, settles a dispute, or helps someone achieve a victory. [INFORMAL ] □  DNA fingerprinting has proved the clincher in this investigation. □  The clincher was City's second goal, scored minutes from the end.

cling /kl I ŋ/ (clings , clinging , clung )

1 VERB If you cling to someone or something, you hold onto them tightly. □ [V + to/onto ] Another man was rescued as he clung to the riverbank. □ [V + together ] They hugged each other, clinging together under the lights.

2 VERB If someone clings to a position or a possession they have, they do everything they can to keep it even though this may be very difficult. □ [V + to/onto ] He appears determined to cling to power. □ [V + on ] Another minister clung on with a majority of only 18. □ [V + on to ] Japan's productivity has overtaken America in some industries, but elsewhere the United States has clung on to its lead.

cling|film /kl I ŋf I lm/ also cling film N‑UNCOUNT Clingfilm is a thin, clear, stretchy plastic that you use to cover food in order to keep it fresh. [BRIT ] in AM, use plastic wrap , Saran wrap

clingy /kl I ŋi/ (clingier , clingiest )

1 ADJ If you describe someone as clingy , you mean that they become very attached to people and depend on them too much. [DISAPPROVAL ] □  A very clingy child can drive a parent to distraction.

2 ADJ Clingy clothes fit tightly round your body. □  …long clingy skirts.

clin|ic ◆◇◇ /kl I n I k/ (clinics ) N‑COUNT A clinic is a building where people go to receive medical advice or treatment. □  …a family planning clinic. COLLOCATIONS clinic NOUN

noun + clinic : abortion, family planning, fertility; GP, health, hospital, pain; addiction, rehab

adjective + clinic : antenatal, dental, medical, psychiatric; veterinary; private, walk-in

verb + clinic : attend, visit; hold, open, run

clini|cal /kl I n I k ^ə l/

1 ADJ [ADJ n] Clinical means involving or relating to the direct medical treatment or testing of patients. [MEDICAL ] □  The first clinical trials were expected to begin next year. □  …a clinical psychologist. ●  clini|cal|ly /kl I n I kli/ ADV [usu ADV adj/-ed] □  It has been clinically proved that it is better to stretch the tight muscles first.