Gather
Gather verb - To bring together in one body or place.
Tap
Tap verb - To strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Universal hopes the film's positive critical reception will help it gather a cult following in the home video market, enough to make its money back, similar to This Is Spinal Tap.
Source: Box Office Bomb / I Through R -
You and your teammate must tap the A button to gather speed, and must lean the cart in the corners.
Source: Minecart Madness
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