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gumming

 

[ หˆษกสŒmษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sticky substance

Gumming refers to a condition where a sticky substance adheres to a surface, causing it to be tacky or difficult to clean. This term is often used in a range of contexts, including arts and crafts, printing, and food preparation.

Synonyms

adhesive, stickiness, tackiness

Examples of usage

  • The gumming on the labels made them hard to peel off.
  • She noticed gumming on her paintbrush after using it with glue.
  • There was gumming on the glue bottle's spout.
Context #2 | Verb

applying gum

Gumming (to gum) means to apply a sticky substance or to become sticky. This action is often related to the application of gum in various crafts and industries.

Synonyms

adhere, bond, stick

Examples of usage

  • He is gumming the edges of the paper together.
  • The child enjoyed gumming the stickers onto the scrapbook.
  • She spent the afternoon gumming the tiles onto the board.

Translations

Translations of the word "gumming" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aderรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฎเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kleben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perekat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปะตะนะบั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klejenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽฅ็€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท collage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pegajosidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yapฤฑลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ‘์ฐฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุตู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lepenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lepenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ˜ๅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lepljenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญming

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฑั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yapฤฑลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pegajosidad

Etymology

The term 'gumming' originates from the verb 'gum,' which dates back to the late 14th century, derived from the Old English word 'guma.' This word signifies a sticky or adhesive substance that is used to bind materials together. Historically, gumming materials have been made from natural resins and plant extracts, which have been utilized in various cultures for thousands of years. The evolution of the word reflects the changing materials and uses of adhesive substances, ultimately leading to more synthetic options in modern applications. As language evolved, 'gumming' came to denote not just the act of applying gum but also described the condition of encountering sticky residues, showcasing its practicality across different contexts. The term firmly established itself in both everyday conversation and specialized fields such as art and manufacturing.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,488 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.