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noun
1.
Often, gums. Also called gingiva. the firm, fleshy tissue covering the alveolar parts of either jaw and enveloping the necks of the teeth.
verb (used with object)
2.
to masticate (food) with the gums instead of teeth.
3.
to shape or renew the teeth of (a saw), as by grinding.
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Beat one's gums
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
4.
beat one's gums, Slang. to talk excessively or ineffectively.
Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English gome, Old English gōma palate; akin to Old Norse gōmr, German Gaumen palate
1275–1325; Middle English gome, Old English gōma palate; akin to Old Norse gōmr, German Gaumen palate
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Word Origin & History
gum
"membranes of the mouth," from O.E. goma "palate," from a Gmc. source represented by O.N. gomi "palate," O.H.G. goumo, related to Lith. gomurys "palate," and perhaps from PIE *gheu- "to yawn" (cf. Gk. khaos, see chaos).
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
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.
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Science Dictionary
gum 2  (gŭm) Pronunciation Key
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Slang Dictionary
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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