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2. gum

noun. ['ˈgʌm'] the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth.

Etymology

  • gum (English)
  • gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gomme (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. gum

noun. ['ˈgʌm'] a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing.

Etymology

  • gum (English)
  • gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gomme (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. gum

verb. ['ˈgʌm'] grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty.

Etymology

  • gum (English)
  • gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gomme (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. gum

verb. ['ˈgʌm'] become sticky.

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Etymology

  • gum (English)
  • gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gomme (Middle English (1100-1500))

7. gum

noun. ['ˈgʌm'] cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive.

Etymology

  • gum (English)
  • gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gomme (Middle English (1100-1500))

8. gum

noun. ['ˈgʌm'] any of various trees of the genera Eucalyptus or Liquidambar or Nyssa that are sources of gum.

Etymology

  • gum (English)
  • gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gomme (Middle English (1100-1500))

9. gum

noun. ['ˈgʌm'] wood or lumber from any of various gum trees especially the sweet gum.

Etymology

  • gum (English)
  • gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gomme (Middle English (1100-1500))

10. gum

verb. ['ˈgʌm'] exude or form gum.

Etymology

  • gum (English)
  • gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gomme (Middle English (1100-1500))
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