# gums

Pronunciation: say "GUMZ" /ɡʌmz/

## Noun

1. Plural of gum. — plural of gum
   - Simple: Plural of gum. Use this form when you mean more than one.
   - _Brushing too hard can make your gums bleed._
   - _A mouthguard protects a boxer's teeth and gums during a fight._

## Verb

2. Third-person singular simple present of gum. — third-person singular simple present indicative of gum
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of gum. Use it with he, she, or it.
   - _The thick syrup gums up the machine's gears within minutes._
   - _Spilled soda gums the keyboard keys together._

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