Clang vs. Cling — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Clang and Cling
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Clang
Clang is a compiler front end for the C, C++, Objective-C and Objective-C++ programming languages, as well as the OpenMP, OpenCL, RenderScript, CUDA and HIP frameworks. It uses the LLVM compiler infrastructure as its back end and has been part of the LLVM release cycle since LLVM 2.6.
Cling
To hold fast or adhere to something, as by grasping, sticking, embracing, or entwining
Clung to the rope to keep from falling.
Fabrics that cling to the body.
Clang
A loud, resonant, metallic sound.
Cling
To remain close; resist separation
We clung together in the storm.
Clang
The strident call of a crane or goose.
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Cling
To remain emotionally attached; hold on
Clinging to outdated customs.
Clang
To make or cause to make a clang.
Cling
A clingstone fruit.
Clang
A loud, ringing sound, like that made by free-hanging metal objects striking each other.
Cling
Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit.
Clang
Quality of tone.
Cling
Adherence; attachment; devotion
Clang
The cry of some birds, including the crane and the goose.
Cling
An ornament that clings to a window so as to be seen from outside.
Clang
A word or phrase linked only by sound and not by meaning, characteristic of some mental disorders.
Cling
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
Seaweed clung to the anchor.
Clang
(music) klang
Cling
To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films.
Clang
(transitive) To strike (objects) together so as to produce a clang.
Cling
(transitive) To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.
Clang
(intransitive) To give out a clang; to resound.
Cling
(transitive) To cause to dry up or wither.
Clang
(humorous) name-dropped]] (mentioned a famous person with whom they are acquainted).
Cling
(intransitive) To dry up or wither.
Wood clings.
Clang
To strike together so as to produce a ringing metallic sound.
The fierce Caretes . . . clanged their sounding arms.
Cling
To be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on.
Clang
To give out a clang; to resound.
Cling
To produce a high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.
Clang
A loud, ringing sound, like that made by metallic substances when clanged or struck together.
The broadsword's deadly clang,As if a thousand anvils rang.
Cling
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.
And what hath life for theeThat thou shouldst cling to it thus?
Clang
Quality of tone.
Cling
To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.
I clung legs as close to his side as I could.
Clang
A loud resonant repeating noise;
He could hear the clang of distant bells
Cling
To make to dry up or wither.
If thou speak'st false,Upon the next tree shalt thou hang alive,Till famine cling thee.
Clang
Make a loud noise;
Clanging metal
Cling
Adherence; attachment; devotion.
A more tenacious cling to worldly respects.
Cling
Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit
Cling
Come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation;
The dress clings to her body
The label stuck to the box
The sushi rice grains cohere
Cling
To remain emotionally or intellectually attached;
He clings to the idea that she might still love him.
Cling
Hold on tightly or tenaciously;
Hang on to your father's hands
The child clung to his mother's apron
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