gummer

/ˈɡʌmər/
noun
  1. A person or thing that gums, especially a tool or machine used for applying gum or adhesive.
    • The factory worker operated a gummer that sealed envelopes at high speed.
    • He used a small gummer to apply glue to the edges of the paper.
    • The old gummer in the workshop needed a new blade to work properly.
  2. A device used in dentistry to trim or shape the gums.
    • A gummer is a specialized tool for gum contouring during dental surgery.
    • She watched as the hygienist carefully handled the gummer near her teeth.
    • The dentist used a gummer to smooth the patient's gums after the procedure.
  3. A person who gums or chews something, especially a baby or animal that gums food.
    • As a toothless gummer, the old man preferred soft foods like pudding.
    • The puppy was a messy gummer, leaving drool on everything it chewed.
    • The baby was a happy gummer, mashing bananas with her toothless mouth.
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