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gleaning

/ɡliːnɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does gleaning mean?

noun

The act of gathering or collecting something, especially leftover crops, after they have been harvested. The act of gathering or collecting information or knowledge.

Example

"The volunteers spent the day gleaning the fields, collecting any remaining wheat and corn."

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