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GUMS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word gums. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word gums. (close relations)
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gummygumminessungumming

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gingiva
nounn
noun

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

glue
verb, nounv, n
noun

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

verb

• join or attach with or as if with glue

• be fixed as if by glue

gumwood
nounn
noun

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

mucilage
nounn
noun

• a gelatinous substance secreted by plants

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

mumble
verbv
noun

• a soft indistinct utterance

verb

• talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

• grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty

chewing gum
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing

gum tree
nounn
noun

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

Best Hypernyms For GUMS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gums, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
exudate apply cement change chew confection exudation exude jaw manducate masticate ooze sweet transude tree wood
Phrases (2)
animal tissueooze out

Alternatives for GINGIVA

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