GUM

(noun) the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
synonyms : gingiva
(noun) a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
synonyms : chewing gum
(noun) any of various trees of the genera Eucalyptus or Liquidambar or Nyssa that are sources of gum
synonyms : gum tree
(noun) wood or lumber from any of various gum trees especially the sweet gum
synonyms : gumwood
(noun) cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive
synonyms : glue , mucilage
(noun) any of various substances (soluble in water) that exude from certain plants; they are gelatinous when moist but harden on drying
(verb) exude or form gum
"these trees gum in the Spring"
(verb) become sticky
(verb) grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty
"the old man had no teeth left and mumbled his food"
synonyms : mumble
(verb) cover, fill, fix or smear with or as if with gum
"if you gum the tape it is stronger"

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