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glean

/ɡliːn/ verb · British & US
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What does glean mean?

verb

to gather or collect something, especially grain or other crops, especially after they have been left behind by a machine. to gather information or knowledge, especially from a particular source.

Example

"She spent the afternoon gleaning the fields for leftover wheat."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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