gum
6 points
English
3 letters
Common
Commonness #4,718
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
verb
exude or form gum
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɡˈʌm/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
wood or lumber from any of various gum trees especially the sweet gum
grind with the gums
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)