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to glean
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to gather leftover crops or grains from fields after the harvest
Example
The workers are currently gleaning vegetables from the abandoned farm as part of a community food program.
In the 19th century, impoverished families gleaned potatoes from the fields to survive the harsh winter.
The peasants glean wheat from the fields after the harvest to supplement their meager food supplies.
While the war raged on, villagers were gleaning grains from the fields to sustain themselves amidst the food shortages.
Tomorrow, the volunteers will glean surplus crops from local farms to distribute to families in need.
