gum - Meaning in Konkani

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gum - Meaning in Konkani

gum Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of gum in English

gum noun

1. the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth

   Synonyms

   gingiva

2. a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing

   Synonyms

   chewing gum

3. any of various trees of the genera Eucalyptus or Liquidambar or Nyssa that are sources of gum

   Synonyms

   gum tree

4. wood or lumber from any of various gum trees especially the sweet gum

   Synonyms

   gumwood

5. cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive

   Synonyms

   glue, mucilage

6. any of various substances (soluble in water) that exude from certain plants; they are gelatinous when moist but harden on drying

gum verb

1. exude or form gum

   Example

   • "these trees gum in the Spring"
2. become sticky
3. grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty

   Synonyms

   mumble

   Example

   • "the old man had no teeth left and mumbled his food"
4. cover, fill, fix or smear with or as if with gum

   Example

   • "if you gum the tape it is stronger"

Synonyms of gum

• gingiva
• chewing gum
• gum tree
• gumwood
• glue, mucilage
• mumble

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