Gum | Mean of gum in English Dictionary

/ˈgʌm/

• Noun
• the flesh that surrounds the roots of your teeth
1. The dentist said my gums are swollen/inflamed.
• Verb
• to chew (something) with the gums because you do not have teeth
1. The baby gummed her food.
• Noun
• a sticky substance in some kinds of plants that is hard when it dries
• Verb

• to prevent (something) from working or flowing properly
1. Don't use that paper with the copier; you'll gum it up.
2. The highway construction has really gummed up traffic.
3. The bearings are all gummed up [=clogged up] with mud.
4. Some dirt got inside the gears and gummed up the works.
5. The new regulations have really gummed up the works in the office.