noun

gummer

Gummer (noun) means a machine or tool used to widen and deepen the gaps between the teeth of a saw blade. Example: “The sawmill used a gummer to keep its old blades cutting cleanly.”

noun

A machine or tool used to widen and deepen the gaps between the teeth of a saw blade.

"The sawmill used a gummer to keep its old blades cutting cleanly."

An animal, such as a cow or sheep, that has lost all its teeth.

"The old ewe was a gummer, so she was fed only soft feed."

How to use gummer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA tool for reshaping saw teeth, or an informal term for a toothless animal.

Word forms

gummers plural

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Etymology

From "gum" plus the agent suffix "-er."

Rhymes for gummer

summer bummer hummer drummer Plummer midsummer

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gummer” mean?

The word “gummer” means a machine or tool used to widen and deepen the gaps between the teeth of a saw blade. In plain terms, a tool for reshaping saw teeth, or an informal term for a toothless animal.

How do you use “gummer” in a sentence?

Here is “gummer” used in a sentence: “The sawmill used a gummer to keep its old blades cutting cleanly.”

What part of speech is “gummer”?

“Gummer” is a noun.

How many meanings does “gummer” have?

“Gummer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a machine or tool used to widen and deepen the gaps between the teeth of a saw blade.