- spirit gum
- ☆ spirit gumn.a solution of gum arabic in ether, etc. used as in the theater to attach false hair, whiskers, etc. to the face
English World dictionary. V. Neufeldt. 2014.
spirit gum
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Spirit gum — is an adhesive used for affixing prosthetic applications. It has been known to cause allergies in some people, but nevertheless remains in wide use.Spirit Gum is also used as a theatrical adhesive to apply wigs, beards, merkins [… … Wikipedia
spirit gum — noun an adhesive solution made of gum and ether and used to attach false hair to skin • Hypernyms: ↑adhesive material, ↑adhesive agent, ↑adhesive * * * ˈspirit gum 7 [spirit gum] noun … Useful english dictionary
spirit gum — /ˈspɪrət gʌm/ (say spiruht gum) noun a spirit soluble, fast drying preparation, as used for attaching false hair to an actor s skin …
spirit gum — noun Date: 1886 a solution (as of gum arabic in ether) used especially for attaching false hair to the skin … New Collegiate Dictionary
spirit gum — noun a quick drying solution of gum, chiefly used by actors to attach false hair to their faces … English new terms dictionary
spirit gum — spir′it gum n. sbz a glue used in fastening false hair, as a beard or mustache, to an actor s skin • Etymology: 1890–95 … From formal English to slang
spirit gum — a glue used in fastening false hair, as a beard or mustache, to an actor s skin. [1890 95] * * * … Universalium
Gum — or GUM may refer to:Confectionary* Chewing gum * Functional chewing gum or Functional gum * Bubble gum * Wine gum * Gumdrop * Gum base * Gum industryNatural gums* Gum anima * Gum arabic * Cassia gum * Dammar gum * Gellan gum * Guar gum * Locust… … Wikipedia
spirit — n. & v. n. 1 a the vital animating essence of a person or animal (was sadly broken in spirit). b the intelligent non physical part of a person; the soul. 2 a a rational or intelligent being without a material body. b a supernatural being such as… … Useful english dictionary
spirit — 1. noun /ˈspɪɹɪt,ˈspiɹɪt,ˈspɪɹɪt/ a) The undying essence of a human. The soul. School spirit is at an all time high. b) A supernatural being, often but not exclusively without physical form; ghost, fairy, angel … Wiktionary
