gathering (n.)

  1. a group of persons together in one place

    [ Syn: assemblage ]

  2. the social act of assembling; they demanded the right of assembly

    [ Syn: assembly , assemblage ]

  3. the act of gathering something

    [ Syn: gather ]

  4. sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

    [ Syn: gather ]

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