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Cluster \Clus"ter\, 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. --Tennyson.

Or from the forest falls the clustered snow. --Thomson.

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

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

 

Cluster \Clus"ter\, n. [AS. cluster, clyster; cf. LG. kluster (also Sw. & Dan. klase a cluster of grapes, D. klissen to be entangled?.)]

1. 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. --Spenser.

2. A number of similar things collected together or lying contiguous; a group; as, a cluster of islands. ``Cluster of provinces.'' --Motley.

3. 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. --Milton.

We loved him; but, like beasts And cowardly nobles, gave way unto your clusters, Who did hoot him out o' the city. --Shak.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

 

Cluster \Clus"ter\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Clustered; p. pr. & vb. n. 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. --Tennyson.

The princes of the country clustering together. --Foxe.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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