gum

gum
gum
gum1 [gum]
n.
[ME gomme < OFr < LL gumma < L gummi, cummi < Gr kommi < Egypt qmyt]
1. a sticky, colloidal carbohydrate found in certain trees and plants, which dries into an uncrystallized, brittle mass that dissolves or swells in water
2. any similar plant secretion, as resin
3. any plant gum processed for use in industry, art, etc.
4.
a) an adhesive, as on the back of a postage stamp
b) any of various sticky or viscous substances or deposits
5.
a) GUM TREE
b) the wood of a gum tree
6. Now Rare
a) pure rubber
☆ b) [pl.] rubber overshoes
☆ 7. CHEWING GUM
☆ 8. Dial. a hollowed gum log used as a trough, etc.
vt.
gummed, gumming
to coat, unite, or stiffen with gum
vi.
1. to secrete or form gum
2. to become sticky or clogged
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by gum!
Informal by God!: a euphemism
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☆ gum up
Slang to put out of working order; cause to go awry
gum2 [gum; ] esp. formerly, [go͞om]
n.
[ME gome < OE goma, akin to Ger gaumen, roof of the mouth < IE base * ghēu-, *ghōu-, to yawn, gape > Gr chaos]
[often pl.] the firm flesh covering the jaws on the inside of the mouth and surrounding the base of the teeth
vt.
gummed, gumming
☆ to bite or chew with toothless gums
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☆ beat one's gums
Slang to talk much and idly

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