bunch

1. bunch (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A group of similar things, either growing together, or in a cluster or clump, usually fastened together.

Example: a bunch of grapes

2. bunch (noun) — sense 2

Definition: The peloton; the main group of riders formed during a race.

3. bunch (noun) — sense 3

Definition: An informal body of friends.

Example: He still hangs out with the same bunch.

4. bunch (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To gather into a bunch.

5. bunch (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To gather fabric into folds.

6. bunch (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To form a bunch.

Example: "Permissive" working allows more than one train to be in a block section at one time but trains must be run at low speed in order to stop on sight behind the train in front. Such working is often authorised to allow freight trains to "bunch" together to await a path through a bottleneck instead of being strung out over several block sections, as would be necessary if absolute working were in force.