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gum

Ngoại động từ[C/U] Cả hai
Số nhiều: gumsQuá khứ: gummedPhân từ 2: gummedV-ing: gumming

The word carries a strong sensory association with stickiness and elasticity. Whether referring to the biological tissue in the mouth or the confectionery product, there is a shared feeling of softness and adherence. It evokes a tactile sensation of something that clings or resists separation. In a botanical or industrial sense, the word shifts toward a resinous quality. Here, the focus is on the transition from a liquid secretion to a hardened, protective seal, often associated with natural adhesives and the raw materials of traditional crafts.

Countable when referring to individual pieces of chewing gum. Uncountable when referring to the biological tissue in the mouth or raw tree resin.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

The firm, fleshy tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth.

"Her gums were bleeding after the dental cleaning."

Danh từ

A sticky substance, often synthetic, that is chewed for flavor.

"He stuck a piece of peppermint gum under the desk."

Danh từ

A viscous secretion from certain trees used in adhesives or varnishes.

"The pine tree leaked a thick, golden gum."

Ngoại động từ
[someone][something]

To chew something persistently, often without teeth.

"The baby began to gum the teething ring."

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