nounπShareA plait or fold in cloth, made by drawing a thread through it; a pucker."The skirt's design included small gathers at the waist to give it a fuller shape. "materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe inclination forward of the axle journals to keep the wheels from working outward."The mechanic meticulously inspected the truck's gathers, ensuring the wheels remained aligned and stable on the road. "technicalvehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe soffit or under surface of the masonry required in gathering. See gather (transitive verb)."The mason carefully inspected the gathers beneath the arched window to ensure they were properly supporting the brickwork above. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA blob of molten glass collected on the end of a blowpipe."The glassblower carefully rolled the hot gathers on the marver, shaping them into a uniform mass. "materialsubstanceartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA gathering."The school hosts several gathers throughout the year for parents and teachers to discuss student progress. "groupeventorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo collect; normally separate things."The farmer gathers the ripe apples from the tree. "actiongroupprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring parts of a whole closer."She gathered the shawl about her as she stepped into the cold."actiongrouppartprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo infer or conclude; to know from a different source."From his silence, I gathered that things had not gone well."communicationlanguagemindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a boil or sore) To be filled with pus"Salt water can help boils to gather and then burst."medicinebodydiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo collect molten glass on the end of a tool."The glassblower carefully gathers molten glass on the end of his pipe. "materialtechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gain; to win."She gathers confidence with each successful presentation. "achievementbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading