Cluster \Clus"ter\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Clustered}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Clustering}.]
   To grow in clusters or assemble in groups; to gather or unite
   in a cluster or clusters.
   
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         His sunny hair
         Cluster'd about his temples, like a god's. --Tennyson.
   
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         The princes of the country clustering together. --Foxe.
   
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Cluster \Clus"ter\, v. t.
   To collect into a cluster or clusters; to gather into a bunch
   or close body.
   
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         Not less the bee would range her cells, . . .
         The foxglove cluster dappled bells.      --Tennyson.
   
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         Or from the forest falls the clustered snow. --Thomson.
   
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   {Clustered column} (Arch.), a column which is composed, or
      appears to be composed, of several columns collected
      together.
      
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Cluster \Clus"ter\ (kl[u^]s"t[~e]r), n. [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.
      
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            Her deeds were like great clusters of ripe grapes,
            Which load the bunches of the fruitful vine.
                                                  --Spenser.
      
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   2. A number of similar things collected together or lying
      contiguous; a group; as, a cluster of islands. "Cluster of
      provinces." --Motley.
      
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   3. A number of individuals grouped together or collected in
      one place; a crowd; a mob.
      
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            As bees . . .
            Pour forth their populous youth about the hive
            In clusters.                          --Milton.
      
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            We loved him; but, like beasts
            And cowardly nobles, gave way unto your clusters,
            Who did hoot him out o' the city.     --Shak.
      
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