Meaning of the word glean in English
What does glean mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
glean
US /ɡliːn/
UK /ɡliːn/
Verb
1.
to extract information from various sources
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From various sources, she was able to glean a lot of information.
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We are still trying to glean the truth from the conflicting reports.
2.
to gather grain or other produce left after the main harvest
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The poor were allowed to glean the fields after the reapers had passed.
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She spent the afternoon gleaning apples that had fallen from the trees.