cluster
[ kluhs-ter ]
/ ˈklʌs tər /
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noun
verb (used with object)
to gather into a cluster or clusters.
to furnish or cover with clusters.
verb (used without object)
to form a cluster or clusters: The people clustered around to watch.
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Origin of cluster
before 900; Middle English; Old English cluster, clyster bunch; cognate with Low German kluster
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British Dictionary definitions for cluster
cluster
/ (ˈklʌstə) /
noun
verb
to gather or be gathered in clusters
Derived forms of cluster
clustered, adjectiveclusteringly, adverbclustery, adjectiveWord Origin for cluster
Old English clyster; related to Low German Kluster; see clod, clot
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