gummed
[ guhmd ]
adjective
covered with a gummy substance.
Origin of gummed
1Other words from gummed
- un·gummed, adjective
Words Nearby gummed
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How to use gummed in a sentence
Another couple dozen gummed-up chainsaws had been brought to the shop already.
The Federal Government Has Violated My Right to Chainsaw | P. J. O’Rourke | April 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSeveral of them were letters evidently written on that last night, gummed down, and stamped ready for the post.
Katharine Frensham | Beatrice HarradenInstantly it split, showing the gummed red seeds clinging to the inner walls of the sensitive pod.
The Escape of Mr. Trimm | Irvin S. CobbUsing a gummed label with the name written on it has been tried, but the labels frequently come off.
Copper Work | Augustus F. RoseThis is a large rectangular seal 71 by 39 mm., in the form of an adhesive stamp duly gummed and perforated.
History of the Postage Stamps of the United States of America | John Kerr Tiffany
It will be useless to apply for gummed stamps or for official stamps with the word "Specimen" omitted.
History of the Postage Stamps of the United States of America | John Kerr Tiffany
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