definition of
gathering

[1] #1 gathering n. [assemblage] a group of persons together in one place. wn

[2] #2 gathering n. [assembly, assemblage] the social act of assembling; "they demanded the right of assembly". wn

[3] #3 gathering n. [gather] the act of gathering something. wn

[4] #4 gathering n. [gather] sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching. wn