gum

US /ɡʌm/
UK /ɡʌm/
"gum" picture
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chiclete, goma

a sticky substance, especially one that is chewed for a long time for its flavor or to strengthen the teeth

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He chewed a piece of bubble gum.
Ele mastigou um pedaço de chiclete.
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Please dispose of your chewing gum properly.
Por favor, descarte seu chiclete corretamente.
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chewing gumbubble gumchicle
2.

gengiva

the firm, fleshy tissue that covers the alveolar processes of the jaws and surrounds the necks of the teeth

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Brush your teeth and gums twice a day.
Escove os dentes e as gengivas duas vezes ao dia.
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Inflamed gums can be a sign of gingivitis.
Gengivas inflamadas podem ser um sinal de gengivite.
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gingiva
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colar, engomar

to stick or seal with gum or an adhesive

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He gummed the envelope shut.
Ele colou o envelope.
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The old poster was gummed to the wall.
O pôster antigo estava colado na parede.
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stickglueadherepaste
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by gum!chewing gumbubble gum