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cluster

/ˈklʌstə/
noun

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

    "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.

    "The Pleiades cluster contains seven bright stars."

verb

  1. To form a cluster or group.

    "The children clustered around the puppy."

  2. To collect into clusters.

  3. To cover with clusters.

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