歯茎 — meaning in English

English meaning

• gum noun The firm tissue in the mouth that surrounds the base of the teeth.

Senses

歯茎 is used for these senses in English:

• alveolar (phonetics) Formed with the tongue touching or approaching the inner ridge of the gums of the upper front teeth.
• gum (often, in the plural) The flesh around the teeth.

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.

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