gleaning

[US]/'glinɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. gathering leftover grain or produce after a harvest, especially by hand

Example Sentences

the gleanings of patient scholars.

Mechanics and tradesmen who come in person to the forest on no other errand, are sure to attend the wood auction, and even pay a high price for the privilege of gleaning after the woodchopper.

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