clustern.[AS. cluster, clyster; cf. LG. kluster (also Sw. & Dan. klase a cluster of grapes, D. klissen to be entangled?.)]1. A number of things of the same kind growing together; a bunch.()Her deeds were like great clusters of ripe grapes,
Which load the bunches of the fruitful vine. (Spenser.)2. A number of similar things collected together or lying contiguous; a group; as, a cluster of islands.(Motley.)3. A number of individuals grouped together or collected in one place; a crowd; a mob.()As bees . . .
Pour forth their populous youth about the hive
In clusters. (Milton.)We loved him; but, like beasts
And cowardly nobles, gave way unto your clusters,
Who did hoot him out o' the city. (Shak.)v. i. To grow in clusters or assemble in groups; to gather or unite in a cluster or clusters.()His sunny hair
Cluster'd about his temples, like a god's. (Tennyson.)The princes of the country clustering together. (Foxe.)v. t. To collect into a cluster or clusters; to gather into a bunch or close body.()Not less the bee would range her cells, . . .
The foxglove cluster dappled bells. (Tennyson.)Or from the forest falls the clustered snow. (Thomson.)Clustered column (Arch.), a column which is composed, or appears to be composed, of several columns collected together.()