gum
1any of various viscid, amorphous exudations from plants, hardening on exposure to air and soluble in or forming a viscid mass with water.
any of various similar exudations, as resin.
a preparation of such a substance, as for use in the arts or bookbinding.
mucilage; glue.
Philately. the adhesive by which a postage stamp is affixed.: Compare o.g. (def. 2).
Informal. a rubber overshoe or boot.
to smear, stiffen, or stick together with gum.
to clog with or as if with some gummy substance.
to exude or form gum.
to become gummy.
to become clogged with a gummy substance.
gum up, Slang. to spoil or ruin.
Idioms about gum
gum up the works. work (def. 51).
Origin of gum
1Other words from gum
- gumless, adjective
- gumlike, adjective
Words Nearby gum
Other definitions for gum (2 of 3)
Often gums .Also called gingiva. the firm, fleshy tissue covering the alveolar parts of either jaw and enveloping the necks of the teeth.
to masticate (food) with the gums instead of teeth.
to shape or renew the teeth of (a saw), as by grinding.
Origin of gum
2Other definitions for gum (3 of 3)
Origin of gum
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How to use gum in a sentence
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In manufacturing, the regulation of temperature—“process cooling”—controlled the quality of commodities like cotton, tobacco, and chewing gum.
AC Feels Great, But It’s Terrible for the Planet. Here’s How to Fix That | Eric Dean Wilson | June 30, 2021 | TimeIf you do have a snack, Sweier suggested rinsing your mouth with water after or chewing sugarless gum, which can help stimulate saliva flow.
Brush up on how to care for your teeth with these tips from dentists | Allyson Chiu | June 17, 2021 | Washington PostVetriScience Laboratories These vitamins for dogs come in duck-flavored chews that are not only delicious, but also gentle on your senior friend’s mouth and gums.
Best dog vitamins: Nutrients and supplements to boost your pet’s health | Irena Collaku | June 16, 2021 | Popular-ScienceSome who are trying to quit smoking or vaping will use nicotine gum or skin patches.
White King Soap sponsored the show on the West Coast, and Beech-Nut gum in the East.
The Flying Sorcery of Dr. Strange: Benedict Cumberbatch Is Marvel's Most Bizarre Magician | Rich Goldstein | December 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe packed a large pinch of the snuff against his bottom gum.
Short Stories from The Daily Beast: Four Hundred Grand | Elliot Ackerman | July 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe grabs the steering wheel tighter and stops chewing his bubble gum.
Tessie rose, unrolled her scented handkerchief, and taking a bit of gum from a knot in the hem, placed it in her mouth.
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the Show | Robert W. Chambers | February 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe parked near us and sat watching and chewing gum or something.
‘The Land of the Permanent Wave’ Is Bud Shrake’s Classic Take on ‘60s Texas | Edwin Shrake | February 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWe were on Blue gum Ridge hunting squirrels, and we got to talking over one thing and another.
The Soldier of the Valley | Nelson LloydThen rolling chewing-gum from one corner of his mouth into the other, he snapped off the electric light and walked from the room.
Dope | Sax Rohmergum is excreted from various plants as a thick fluid, which dries up into transparent masses.
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry | Thomas AndersonMrs. gum dusted a large old-fashioned oak chair with her apron; but he perched himself on one of its elbows.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry WoodHe said well that he was always thirsty, though Mrs. gum's expression was the better one.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry Wood
British Dictionary definitions for gum (1 of 4)
/ (ɡʌm) /
any of various sticky substances that exude from certain plants, hardening on exposure to air and dissolving or forming viscous masses in water
any of various products, such as adhesives, that are made from such exudates
any sticky substance used as an adhesive; mucilage; glue
NZ short for kauri gum
See chewing gum, bubble gum, gumtree
mainly British a gumdrop
to cover or become covered, clogged, or stiffened with or as if with gum
(tr) to stick together or in place with gum
(intr) to emit or form gum
Origin of gum
1- See also gum up
Derived forms of gum
- gumless, adjective
- gumlike, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for gum (2 of 4)
/ (ɡʌm) /
the fleshy tissue that covers the jawbones around the bases of the teeth: Technical name: gingiva Related adjective: gingival
Origin of gum
2British Dictionary definitions for gum (3 of 4)
/ (ɡʌm) /
used in the mild oath by gum!
Origin of gum
3British Dictionary definitions for GUM (4 of 4)
genitourinary medicine
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Scientific definitions for gum (1 of 2)
[ gŭm ]
Any of various sticky substances that are produced by certain plants and trees and dry into brittle solids soluble in water. Gums typically are colloidal mixtures of polysaccharides and mineral salts.
Scientific definitions for gum (2 of 2)
[ gŭm ]
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