ALL meanings of gums
gum
G g - noun gums Plural form of gum. 1
- noun gums Often, gums. Also called gingiva. the firm, fleshy tissue covering the alveolar parts of either jaw and enveloping the necks of the teeth. 1
- verb with object gums to masticate (food) with the gums instead of teeth. 1
- verb with object gums to shape or renew the teeth of (a saw), as by grinding. 1
- verb without object gums to exude or form gum. 1
- verb without object gums to become gummy. 1
- verb without object gums to become clogged with a gummy substance. 1
- idioms gums beat one's gums, Slang. to talk excessively or ineffectively. 1
- noun gums plural of gum. 0