sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
[ Syn: gathering ]
the act of gathering something
[ Syn: gathering ]
gather (n.)
assemble or get together; gather some stones; pull your thoughts together
[ Syn: garner , collect , pull together ]
collect in one place; We assembled in the church basement; Lets gather in the dining room
[ Syn: meet , assemble , forgather , foregather ]
collect or gather; Journals are accumulating in my office; The work keeps piling up
[ Syn: accumulate , cumulate , conglomerate , pile up , amass ]
conclude from evidence; I gather you have not done your homework'
draw together into folds or puckers
get people together; assemble your colleagues; get together all those who are interested in the project; gather the close family members
[ Syn: assemble , get together ]
draw and bring closer; she gathered her shawl around her shoulders'
look for (food) in nature; Our ancestors gathered nuts in the Fall'
increase or develop; the peace movement gained momentum; the car gathers speed
[ Syn: gain ]