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gathering 
  n 
1 a group of people, things, etc., that are gathered together; assembly 
2  (Sewing) a gather or series of gathers in material 
3 
a the formation of pus in a boil 
b the pus so formed 
4  (Printing)  an informal name for   section   17 

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