glean
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Britannica Dictionary definition of GLEAN
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[+ object]
a
:
to gather or collect (something) in a gradual way
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She gleaned her data from various studies.
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He has a collection of antique tools gleaned from flea markets and garage sales.
b
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to search (something) carefully
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They spent days gleaning the files for information.
2
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to gather grain or other material that is left after the main crop has been gathered
[no object]
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They spent hours gleaning in the wheat fields.
[+ object]
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gleaning stray ears of corn
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gleaning a vineyard
