carball — meaning in English

English meaning

• gum noun The firm tissue in the mouth that surrounds the base of the teeth.
• palate noun The roof of the mouth, separating the mouth from the nasal cavity.

Senses

carball is used for these senses in English:

• gum (often, in the plural) The flesh around the teeth.
• hard palate A thin horizontal bony plate of the skull, located in the roof of the mouth.
• palate (anatomy) The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates. [from 14th c.]

gum — full definition

1. noun The firm tissue in the mouth that surrounds the base of the teeth.
2. noun Chewing gum, a soft, flavored substance chewed for pleasure but not swallowed.
3. noun A sticky substance produced by certain plants and trees, used in adhesives and food products.
4. verb To stick or seal something using an adhesive.

palate — full definition

1. noun The roof of the mouth, separating the mouth from the nasal cavity.
2. noun A person's sense of taste, especially their ability to distinguish subtle flavours.
3. noun A liking or taste for something, often figurative.

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