gummer

1 of 2

noun (1)

gum·​mer

ˈgəmə(r), 

dialectal ˈgüm-

plural -s

1

: a tool or machine for gumming a worn saw

2

: an old sheep that has lost all its teeth

gummer

2 of 2

noun (2)

gum·​mer

ˈgəmə(r)

plural -s

1

: one that applies gum or glue (as to envelopes, labels, or tape)

2

: a person that gathers gum from the trees that produce it

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

gum entry 4 + -er

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Rhymes for gummer

• bummer
• comer
• drummer
• dumber
• hummer
• plumber
• plummer
• somer
• summer
• trimer
• midsummer
• newcomer