harvest
/ˈhaːvəst//ˈhɑː(ɹ)vəst//ˈhɑɹ.vəst/
noun
- 1
The third season of the year; autumn; fall.
“Harvest is usually very damp and rainy.”
- 2
The season of gathering ripened crops; specifically, the time of reaping and gathering grain.
- 3
The process of gathering the ripened crop; harvesting.
- 4
The yield of harvesting, i.e., the gathered crops or fruits.
“This year's cotton harvest was great but the corn harvest was disastrous.”
- 5
(by extension) The product or result of any exertion or course of action; reward or consequences.
- 6
A modern pagan ceremony held on or around the autumn equinox, which is in the harvesting season.
verb
- 1
To bring in a harvest; reap; glean.
- 2
To be occupied bringing in a harvest
“Harvesting is a stressing, thirsty occupation”
- 3
To win, achieve a gain.
“The rising star harvested well-deserved acclaim, even an Oscar under 21”
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