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) |