Associations to the word «Glean»

Wiktionary

GLEAN, verb. To collect (grain, grapes, etc.) left behind after the main harvest or gathering.
GLEAN, verb. To gather what is left in (a field or vineyard).
GLEAN, verb. To gather information in small amounts, with implied difficulty, bit by bit.
GLEAN, verb. To frugally accumulate resources from low-yield contexts.
GLEAN, noun. A collection made by gleaning.
GLEAN, noun. (obsolete) cleaning; afterbirth

Dictionary definition

GLEAN, verb. Gather, as of natural products; "harvest the grapes".

Wise words

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