n. the act of gathering something

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

v. increase or develop; "the peace movement gained momentum"; "the car gathers speed"

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

v. conclude from evidence; "I gather you have not done your homework"

v. draw and bring closer; "she gathered her shawl around her shoulders"