glean play_w2(“G0146600″) (gl
n)
v. gleaned, gleanĀ·ing, gleans
v.intr.
To gather grain left behind by reapers.
v.tr.
1. To gather (grain) left behind by reapers.
2. To collect bit by bit: “records from which historians glean their knowledge” Kemp Malone. See Synonyms at reap.