Meaning of gathering in English

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Noun
gathering
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1. a group of persons together in one place
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2. the social act of assembling
Examples
- « they demanded the right of assembly »
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3. the act of gathering something
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4. sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
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