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gum
/ɡʌm/
noun
guma
Also
żywica(f)
Definition
A sticky substance, especially one from plants, used as an adhesive or in confectionery; or chewing gum.
Examples
He chewed a piece of gum to freshen his breath.
Żuł kawałek gumy, żeby odświeżyć oddech.
The tree bark produced a sticky gum.
Kora drzewa wydzielała lepką żywicę.
Collocations
chewing gumbubble gumgum arabic
noun
dziąsło
Definition
The firm flesh around the roots of the teeth.
Examples
Brush your teeth gently to avoid damaging your gums.
Delikatnie szczotkuj zęby, aby uniknąć uszkodzenia dziąseł.
Bleeding gums can be a sign of gum disease.
Krwawiące dziąsła mogą być oznaką choroby dziąseł.
Synonyms
Collocations
bleeding gumssore gumsgum disease
verb
sklejać
Also
zaklejać
Definition
To stick together or seal with gum or a sticky substance.
Examples
The envelope was gummed shut.
Koperta była zaklejona.
The old machine's gears had gummed up.
Zębatki starej maszyny zakleiły się.
Collocations
gum upgummed togethergummed shut
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