An Aramaic verbal participle in Daniel's vision of the fourth kingdom, describing how iron and clay 'cling' or 'adhere' to one another yet remain fundamentally incompatible. The image suggests political alliances or dynastic marriages that create superficial unity without genuine cohesion. The root is the same as Hebrew dabaq, which describes intimate bonding (Ruth cleaving to Naomi), making the image of failed clinging even more striking.