gummed

[ guhmd ]

adjective

1. covered with a gummy substance.

Other Words From

• un·gummed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gummed¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; gum ¹, -ed ²

Example Sentences

Another couple dozen gummed-up chainsaws had been brought to the shop already.

From The Daily Beast

Several of them were letters evidently written on that last night, gummed down, and stamped ready for the post.

From Project Gutenberg

Instantly it split, showing the gummed red seeds clinging to the inner walls of the sensitive pod.

From Project Gutenberg

Using a gummed label with the name written on it has been tried, but the labels frequently come off.

From Project Gutenberg

This is a large rectangular seal 71 by 39 mm., in the form of an adhesive stamp duly gummed and perforated.

From Project Gutenberg

It will be useless to apply for gummed stamps or for official stamps with the word "Specimen" omitted.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• gummy
• sticky