Gleaner Definition & Meaning

gleaner
noun
  1. someone who picks up grain left in the field by the harvesters
  2. someone who gathers something in small pieces (e.g. information) slowly and carefully

"Gleaner" in song lyrics

See how gleaner is used in real songs:

  • "jamaican gleaner"
    AOL — AOL
  • "news gleaner"
    AOL — AOL
  • "jamaica gleaner"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with gleaner

Usage tips for "gleaner"

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