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GUM

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There are 10 meanings of the word Gum.

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Gum - as a noun

A preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chewing gum
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
confectionsweet
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gingiva

Cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gluemucilage
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wood or lumber from any of various gum trees especially the sweet gum

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gumwood
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
wood
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any of various trees of the genera eucalyptus or liquidambar or nyssa that are sources of gum

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gum tree
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tree
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gum - as a verb

Cover, fill, fix or smear with or as if with gum

Example: "If you gum the tape it is stronger"

Grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty

Example: "The old man had no teeth left and mumbled his food"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mumble

Become sticky

Exude or form gum

Example: "These trees gum in the spring"

Example Sentences

"My dog loves to gum on his chew toys."
"I need to gum the sheet of paper onto the corkboard."
"The dentist advised me to gum the mouth guard for a better fit."
"He tried to gum the broken vase back together."
"She used glue to gum the pieces of the puzzle in place."
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Word Game Points

Is GUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gum is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GUM has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is GUM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gum is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GUM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is GUM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gum is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GUM has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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