Gumming: meaning, definitions and examples
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gumming
[ หษกสmษชล ]
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.
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
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:
๐ต๐น aderรชncia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Kleben
๐ฎ๐ฉ perekat
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะปะตะนะบัััั
๐ต๐ฑ klejenie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฅ็
๐ซ๐ท collage
๐ช๐ธ pegajosidad
๐น๐ท yapฤฑลma
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ฐฉ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุตู
๐จ๐ฟ lepenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ lepenie
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ lepljenje
๐ฎ๐ธ lรญming
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฑััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yapฤฑลma
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 34490 worming
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