cluster
[ kluhs-ter ]
/ ˈklʌs tər /
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.
Origin of cluster
before 900; Middle English; Old English
cluster, clyster bunch; cognate with Low German
kluster
OTHER WORDS FROM cluster
Words nearby cluster
cluny lace,
clupeid,
clupeoid,
clurman,
clusium,
cluster,
cluster area,
cluster bomb,
cluster college,
cluster cup,
cluster fly
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British Dictionary definitions for clustered
cluster
/ (ˈklʌstə) /
noun
verb
to gather or be gathered in clusters
Derived forms of cluster
clustered, adjective clusteringly, adverb clustery, adjectiveWord Origin for cluster
Old English
clyster; related to Low German
Kluster; see
clod,
clot