gathers

"The skirt's design included small gathers at the waist to give it a fuller shape. "

"The mechanic meticulously inspected the truck's gathers, ensuring the wheels remained aligned and stable on the road. "

"The mason carefully inspected the gathers beneath the arched window to ensure they were properly supporting the brickwork above. "

"The glassblower carefully rolled the hot gathers on the marver, shaping them into a uniform mass. "

"The school hosts several gathers throughout the year for parents and teachers to discuss student progress. "

"The farmer gathers the ripe apples from the tree. "

"She gathered the shawl about her as she stepped into the cold."

"From his silence, I gathered that things had not gone well."

"Salt water can help boils to gather and then burst."

"The glassblower carefully gathers molten glass on the end of his pipe. "

"She gathers confidence with each successful presentation. "