Cluster

Cluster
Cluster Clus"ter (kl[u^]s"t[~e]r), 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. [1913 Webster]

Her deeds were like great clusters of ripe grapes, Which load the bunches of the fruitful vine. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]

2. A number of similar things collected together or lying contiguous; a group; as, a cluster of islands. ``Cluster of provinces.'' --Motley. [1913 Webster]

3. A number of individuals grouped together or collected in one place; a crowd; a mob. [1913 Webster]

As bees . . . Pour forth their populous youth about the hive In clusters. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

We loved him; but, like beasts And cowardly nobles, gave way unto your clusters, Who did hoot him out o' the city. --Shak. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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