gleaner

[US]/[ˈɡliːnə]/
[UK]/[ˈɡliːnər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who gathers leftover grain after a harvest.; One who collects scattered or discarded things.
v.To go around gathering what has been left.

Phrases & Collocations

a gleaner

gleaner's work

Example Sentences

the gleaner carefully scanned the field for dropped ears of corn.

a dedicated gleaner could often find enough to supplement their income.

she was a resourceful gleaner, known for her sharp eyes and persistence.

the gleaner moved slowly, collecting scattered grains after the harvest.

many gleaners worked long hours under the hot sun.

the traditional practice of gleaning provided a vital food source.

he watched the combine harvester and then began his gleaning rounds.

the gleaner’s basket was nearly full of wheat stalks.

gleaning offered a way to salvage crops left after the main harvest.

the elderly gleaner bent low to gather fallen barley.

she was a skilled gleaner, knowing where to find the best leftovers.

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