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noun

Cluster n.

A number of things of the same kind growing together; a bunch. "Her deeds were like great clusters of ripe grapes, Which load the bunches of the fruitful vine."

A number of similar things collected together or lying contiguous; a group; as, a cluster of islands. "Cluster of provinces."

A number of individuals grouped together or collected in one place; a crowd; a mob. "As bees... Pour forth their populous youth about the hive In clusters." "We loved him; but, like beasts And cowardly nobles, gave way unto your clusters, Who did hoot him out o' the city."

verb

Cluster v. t. To collect into a cluster or clusters; to gather into a bunch or close body. "Not less the bee would range her cells,... The foxglove cluster dappled bells." "Or from the forest falls the clustered snow."

Clustered column (Arch.), a column which is composed, or appears to be composed, of several columns collected together.

Cluster v. i. (past & past part. clustered; pres. part. clustering) To grow in clusters or assemble in groups; to gather or unite in a cluster or clusters. "His sunny hair Cluster'd about his temples, like a god's." "The princes of the country clustering together."

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Etymology of 'Cluster'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Cluster" Quotes from Famous Books

... friends had ever thus challenged Mr. Browning. They had been wont to cluster over him with a joyous awe that deepened proportionally with their misunderstanding. Molly paused to consider this novelty of view about the soldier. "He was a Frenchman, you ...

— The Virginian - A Horseman Of The Plains • Owen Wister

... Scarce had I crossed our borders, when mine ear Was caught by this strange rumour, that our own Wives, our own sisters, from their hearths are flown To wild and secret rites; and cluster there High on the shadowy hills, with dance and prayer To adore this new-made God, this Dionyse, Whate'er he be!—And in their companies Deep wine-jars stand, and ever and anon Away into the loneliness now ...

— Hippolytus/The Bacchae • Euripides

... turned the sweet child into a cold statue. A single hour availed to drive happiness from Midas' heart. In an agony of despair he besought the gods for simple things. He asked for one cup of cold water, one cluster of fruit and his little daughter's loving ...

— The Investment of Influence - A Study of Social Sympathy and Service • Newell Dwight Hillis

... many plants not now, if ever, made use of by man, and therefore not designedly propagated by him, but which cluster around his dwelling, and continue to grow luxuriantly on the ruins of his rural habitation after he has abandoned it. The site of a cottage, the very foundation stones of which have been carried off, may often be recognized, ...

— The Earth as Modified by Human Action • George P. Marsh

... I am writing every court in Europe had its cluster of genteel vagabonds,—foreigners,—who stood in high favor. These hangers-on, though perhaps of the noblest blood in their own lands, were usually exiles from their native country. Some had been banished for crimes; others had wandered from their homes, ...

— Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy • Charles Major

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