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Definition of: gathering
(gath′ər·ing) noun
1. The action of that which gathers.
2. An assemblage of people.
3. An accumulation or collection of anything.
4. The contraction of a passage, as in a chimney or drain.
5. A series of gathers.
6. An abscess or boil.
7. In bookbinding, a collection of printed sheets in proper order. See synonyms under ASSEMBLY, COMPANY.
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