Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Gumming.
Gumming - as a noun
Gumming - as a verb
To chew, especially of a toothless person or animal.
To deepen and enlarge the spaces between the teeth of (a worn saw), as with a gummer.
(sometimes with up) to apply an adhesive or gum to; to make sticky by applying a sticky substance to.
To stiffen with glue or gum.
(sometimes with together) to inelegantly attach into a sequence.
(with up) to impair the functioning of a thing or process.
Example: "That cheap oil will gum up the engine valves."
Example Sentences
"The baby was happily chewing on a gumming ring."
"The dentist recommended using gumming gel to soothe the baby's teething pain."
"The elderly woman needed dentures because her gumming had deteriorated."
"Many people experience gumming and swelling as a result of gum disease."
"He complained of gumming whenever he tried to eat something hot or spicy."
Word Game Points
Is GUMMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gumming is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GUMMING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is GUMMING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gumming is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGUMMING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is GUMMING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gumming is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGUMMING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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