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Meaning of cluster compound

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cluster

Pronunciation:/ˈklʌstə//ˈklʌstɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A group or bunch of several discrete items that are close to each other.

    Example: A cluster of flowers grew in the pot.

  2. A number of individuals grouped together or collected in one place; a crowd; a mob.

  3. A group of galaxies or stars that appear near each other.

    Example: The Pleiades cluster contains seven bright stars.

  4. A sequence of two or more words that occur in language with high frequency but are not idiomatic; a chunk, bundle, or lexical bundle.

    Example: examples of clusters would include "in accordance with", "the results of" and "so far"

verb

Definitions

  1. To form a cluster or group.

    Example: The children clustered around the puppy.

  2. To collect into clusters.

  3. To cover with clusters.