noun
gummer
noun
1
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."
2
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 notesIn 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."