[guhm] 
noun, verb, gummed, gum⋅ming.| 1. | Often, gums. Also called gingiva. the firm, fleshy tissue covering the alveolar parts of either jaw and enveloping the necks of the teeth. |
| 2. | to masticate (food) with the gums instead of teeth. |
| 3. | to shape or renew the teeth of (a saw), as by grinding. |
| 4. | beat one's gums, Slang. to talk excessively or ineffectively. |
gum 2
n.
The firm connective tissue covered by mucous membrane that envelops the alveolar arches of the jaw and surrounds the bases of the teeth. Also called gingiva. v. gummed, gum·ming, gums
To chew food with toothless gums.
| gum 2 (gŭm) Pronunciation Key
See gingiva. |