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ESLPod_0503_WE_0681 Seeing a Dentist In this podcast, the word "gums" means the pink skin covering the bottom of one's teeth: "His dentist recommends brushing not only the teeth, but also the gums." "Chewing gum" or "bubble gum" is a sweet substance flavored with mint, cinnamon, or fruit that is put in one's mouth and chewed but not swallowed: "If you can't brush your teeth after lunch, a piece of sugar-free chewing gum can help keep your teeth clean." As a verb, "to gum (something)" means to try to chew something when one doesn't have teeth: "The seven-month-old baby doesn't have teeth yet, but she likes to gum pieces of fruit." Finally, the phrase "to gum (something) up" means to make a machine stop working by not letting the pieces move freely: "If you don't clean your computer's keyboard, dirt and food might gum up the keys."

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ESLPod 503 gums Health + Medicine

Id	ESLPod_0503_WE_0681
Episode Id	ESLPod 503
Episode Title	Seeing a Dentist
Phrase	gums
Text	In this podcast, the word "gums" means the pink skin covering the bottom of one's teeth: "His dentist recommends brushing not only the teeth, but also the gums." "Chewing gum" or "bubble gum" is a sweet substance flavored with mint, cinnamon, or fruit that is put in one's mouth and chewed but not swallowed: "If you can't brush your teeth after lunch, a piece of sugar-free chewing gum can help keep your teeth clean." As a verb, "to gum (something)" means to try to chew something when one doesn't have teeth: "The seven-month-old baby doesn't have teeth yet, but she likes to gum pieces of fruit." Finally, the phrase "to gum (something) up" means to make a machine stop working by not letting the pieces move freely: "If you don't clean your computer's keyboard, dirt and food might gum up the keys."
Topics	Health + Medicine

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