gum
definition: the tissue, covered by mucous membrane, of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
example: The dentist said my gums were in excellent shape.
speech part: noun
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gingiva
definition: a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
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speech part: noun
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chewing gum
definition: any of various trees of the genera Eucalyptus or Liquidambar or Nyssa that are sources of gum
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speech part: noun
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gum tree
definition: wood or lumber from any of various gum trees especially the sweet gum
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speech part: noun
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gumwood
definition: cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive
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speech part: noun
definition: any of various substances, soluble in water, that exude from certain plants
example: The gum oozed out of the tree trunk.
speech part: noun
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definition: exude or form gum
example: these trees gum in the Spring
speech part: verb
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definition: become sticky
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speech part: verb
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definition: grind with the gums
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speech part: verb
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mumble
definition: cover, fill, fix or smear with or as if with gum
example: if you gum the tape it is stronger
speech part: verb
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