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Gummed: meaning, definitions and examples

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gummed

 

[ ษกสŒmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sticky substance

Gummed refers to the action of applying a sticky substance to something, typically paper or other materials. This can involve using glue, adhesive, or any other substance that creates a bond between surfaces. The term can also describe the process of becoming stuck together due to moisture or the properties of the sticky material. In a broader sense, gummed can signify the act of making something adhesive or applying a substance that promotes adhesion.

Synonyms

adhere, bond, stick

Examples of usage

  • She gummed the edges of the paper together.
  • He gummed the letters onto the envelope.
  • The gummed tape made sealing the package easy.

Translations

Translations of the word "gummed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น goma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคชเค•เคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gekรคmmt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gummy

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปะตะนะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klejฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒ˜็€ๆ€งใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท collant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pegajoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yapฤฑลŸkan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆ์ ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุงุตู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lepkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lepivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ˜ๆ€ง็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lepljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klรญpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฑั‹ัา›ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒญแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yapฤฑลŸqan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pegajoso

Etymology

The term 'gummed' comes from the word 'gum', which has its roots in Middle English 'gumme' and Old French 'gomme'. These earlier forms derived from the Late Latin word 'gumma', meaning a resin or sticky substance. Over time, 'gum' evolved to refer to various adhesive substances derived from plants. The suffix '-ed' indicates that it is the past participle form, suggesting that an action has already been completed, in this case, the application of a sticky substance. The usage of 'gummed' has incorporated the various contexts in which adhesive properties are utilized, from crafting to packaging. Today, it is widely recognized in both everyday language and specialized fields that involve adhesives, such as printing and manufacturing.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,678, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.