gather

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

the act of gathering something

assemble or get together; "gather some stones"; "pull your thoughts together"

collect in one place; "We assembled in the church basement"; "Let's gather in the dining room"

collect or gather; "Journals are accumulating in my office"; "The work keeps piling up"

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"

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"