Gum (noun)
definition:
the tissue, covered by mucous membrane, of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
example:
"The dentist said my gums were in excellent shape."
Synonyms
GingivaGum (noun)
definition:
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
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Chewing GumGum (noun)
definition:
any of various trees of the genera Eucalyptus or Liquidambar or Nyssa that are sources of gum
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Gum TreeGum (noun)
definition:
wood or lumber from any of various gum trees especially the sweet gum
Synonyms
GumwoodGum (noun)
definition:
cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive
Gum (noun)
definition:
any of various substances, soluble in water, that exude from certain plants
example:
"The gum oozed out of the tree trunk."
Gum (verb)
definition:
exude or form gum
example:
"these trees gum in the Spring"
Gum (verb)
definition:
become sticky
Gum (verb)
definition:
grind with the gums
Synonyms
MumbleGum (verb)
definition:
cover, fill, fix or smear with or as if with gum
example:
"if you gum the tape it is stronger"
