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8 entries found for
gum
.
1) gum (noun)
2) gum (verb)
3) gum (noun)
4) gum (verb)
gum tree (noun)
bubble gum (noun)
bubble-gum (adjective)
chewing gum (noun)
1
gum
/
ˈ
g
ʌ
m/
noun
plural
gums
[
count
]
:
the flesh that surrounds the roots of your teeth —
usually plural
▪
The dentist said my
gums
are swollen/inflamed.
—
see picture at
mouth
— compare
3
gum
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