cover, extend - span an interval of distance, space or time; "The war extended over five years"; "The period covered the turn of the century"; "My land extends over the hills on the horizon"; "This farm covers some 200 acres"

huddle, huddle together - crowd or draw together; "let's huddle together--it's cold!"

bunch, bunch together, bunch up - form into a bunch; "The frightened children bunched together in the corner of the classroom"

foregather, forgather, gather, assemble, meet - collect in one place; "We assembled in the church basement"; "Let's gather in the dining room"

form, constitute, make - to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"; "The branches made a roof"; "This makes a fine introduction"