GUM
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Example

She offered me mint gum during the long, boring meeting.

Definition

The flesh surrounding the teeth

  • The gingiva

Chewing gum

  • A confection meant to be chewed, not swallowed

A natural plant exudate such as gum arabic

  • A water-soluble polysaccharide used as thickener or binder
  • Glue or any sticky substance

To chew using the gums

  • To coat with adhesive or cause to stick
  • To clog or foul, often with a sticky substance
  • To deepen and enlarge the gullets of a worn saw (technical)