GUMS
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Example

After brushing, her gums still felt sore and slightly swollen.

Definition

The soft tissue surrounding the bases of the teeth.

  • Also called the gingivae.

Plural of gum: sticky plant resin, chewing gum, or adhesive.

  • More than one kind or piece of gum.

Third-person singular of gum.

  • Chews toothlessly.
  • Smears with gum; clogs.
  • Deepens the gullets of a worn saw.