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GUMS

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There are 10 meanings of the word Gums.

Gums - as a noun

A preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chewing gum
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
confection17sweet8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gingiva12

Cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glue5mucilage13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cement10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wood or lumber from any of various gum trees especially the sweet gum

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gumwood14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
wood8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any of various trees of the genera eucalyptus or liquidambar or nyssa that are sources of gum

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gum tree
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tree4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gums - 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)
mumble12

Become sticky

Exude or form gum

Example: "These trees gum in the spring"

Example Sentences

"I need to brush my gums twice a day to maintain good oral hygiene."
"She chewed on her gums nervously while waiting for the test results."
"The dentist examined my gums and found them to be inflamed."
"He developed a sore on his gums after accidentally biting them."
"She wore braces to correct the alignment of her teeth and gums."
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Word Game Points

Is GUMS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gums is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GUMS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is GUMS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gums is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GUMS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is GUMS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gums is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GUMS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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