Definitions

1. verb

to gather or collect (something, especially grain or information) in small quantities, usually carefully and methodically

“She spent the day gleanings seeds from the fields.”

2. verb

to obtain or acquire something, especially information, by searching or inquiring carefully and thoroughly

“The journalist tried to glean more information from the whistleblower.”

3. noun

a small quantity of something gathered or collected

“The glean from the harvest was sold to a local buyer.”

4. noun

a person who gathers or collects grain or other crops after the harvest

“The gleaners worked long hours to gather the remaining crops.”

5. verb

to obtain or extract something from a situation, especially an advantage or benefit

“The company tried to glean as much profit as possible from the sale.”