gumtree
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| —n | |
| 1. | Sometimes shortened to: gum any of various trees that yield gum, such as the eucalyptus, sweet gum, and sour gum |
| 2. | Also called: gumwood the wood of the eucalyptus tree |
| 3. | informal up a gumtree in a very awkward position; in difficulties |
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