cluster

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈklʌstə/
/ˈklʌstɚ/
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • A cluster of flowers grew in the pot.
2 Definition

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

3 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • The Pleiades cluster contains seven bright stars.
4 Definition

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 Sentences
  • examples of clusters would include "in accordance with", "the results of" and "so far"
5 Definition

A secundal chord of three or more notes.

6 Definition

A group of consonants.

Example Sentences
  • The word "scrub" begins with a cluster of three consonants.
7 Definition

A group of computers that work together.

8 Definition

A logical data storage unit containing one or more physical sectors (see block).

9 Definition

A significant subset within a population.

10 Definition

Set of bombs or mines.

11 Definition

A small metal design that indicates that a medal has been awarded to the same person before.

12 Definition

Euphemism of clusterfuck.

13 Definition

An ensemble of bound atoms or molecules, intermediate in size between a molecule and a bulk solid.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To form a cluster or group.

Example Sentences
  • The children clustered around the puppy.
2 Definition

To collect into clusters.

3 Definition

To cover with clusters.