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1. gum_ridge
noun. a ridge that forms the borders of the upper and lower jaws and contains the sockets of the teeth.
2. ridge
noun. ['ˈrɪdʒ'] a long narrow natural elevation or striation.
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- ridge (English)
- rigge (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. ridge
noun. ['ˈrɪdʒ'] a long narrow range of hills.
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- ridge (English)
- rigge (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. ridge
verb. ['ˈrɪdʒ'] form into a ridge.
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- ridge (English)
- rigge (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. ridge
verb. ['ˈrɪdʒ'] throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides.
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- ridge (English)
- rigge (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. gum
noun. ['ˈgʌm'] the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth.
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- gum (English)
- gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gomme (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. gum
noun. ['ˈgʌm'] a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing.
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- gum (English)
- gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gomme (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. gum
noun. ['ˈgʌm'] any of various substances (soluble in water) that exude from certain plants; they are gelatinous when moist but harden on drying.
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- gum (English)
- gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gomme (Middle English (1100-1500))