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
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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- gummers
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Etymology
From "gum" plus the agent suffix "-er."
Rhymes for gummer
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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.
