GLEANING
/ˈɡliːnɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of GLEANING
To collect (grain, grapes, etc.) left behind after the main harvest or gathering.
To gather what is left in (a field or vineyard).
"to glean a field"
To gather information in small amounts, with implied difficulty, bit by bit.
Something learned by gleaning.
The act of collecting leftover crops from farmers' fields after they have been commercially harvested or on fields where it is not economically profitable to harvest.
The catching of insects and other invertebrates by plucking them from within foliage, or sometimes from the ground. It may also be applied to where prey is picked off, or from within, natural and man-made surfaces such as rock faces and under the eaves of houses.
Examples of GLEANING in a Sentence
- "to glean a field"
Word Details
Is GLEANING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GLEANING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GLEANING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GLEANING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | l | e | a | n | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GLEANING
100 words from the letters in GLEANING
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How to Use GLEANING in Word Games
GLEANING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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