Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Gum.
How to pronounce gum:
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Gum - as a noun
A preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chewing gumHypernyms (Closely Related)
confection17sweet8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gingiva12Any of various substances (soluble in water) that exude from certain plants; they are gelatinous when moist but harden on drying
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
exudate15exudation17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
liquidambar25sweet gumeucalyptus gumeucalyptus kino
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Cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glue5mucilage13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cement10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Wood or lumber from any of various gum trees especially the sweet gum
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gumwood14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
wood8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Gum - as a verb
Cover, fill, fix or smear with or as if with gum
Example: "If you gum the tape it is stronger"
Grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty
Example: "The old man had no teeth left and mumbled his food"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mumble12Become sticky
Exude or form gum
Example: "These trees gum in the spring"
Example Sentences
"My dog loves to gum on his chew toys."
"I need to gum the sheet of paper onto the corkboard."
"The dentist advised me to gum the mouth guard for a better fit."
"He tried to gum the broken vase back together."
"She used glue to gum the pieces of the puzzle in place."
Word Game Points
Is GUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gum is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GUM has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is GUM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gum is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGUM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is GUM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gum is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGUM has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.