Synonyms for gum up

Grammar : Verb

Spell : guhm

Phonetic Transcription : gʌm

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Définition of gum up

Origin : "resin," c.1300, from Old French gome "(medicinal) gum, resin," from Late Latin gumma, from Latin gummi, from Greek kommi "gum," from Egyptian kemai. As a shortened form of chewing gum, first attested 1842 in American English. The gum tree (1670s) was so called for the resin it exudes.

verb botch

Example sentences :

He was more or less useful, even if he did gum up the plot there for a while.
Extract from : « Torchy, Private Sec. » by Sewell Ford

After the etching has dried remove the same with water, and gum up again.
Extract from : « Practical Lithography » by Alfred Seymour

But if it ever came down to it I should be able to knock down an airplane, gum up the works on a fusing detonator, maybe even—.
Extract from : « Cue for Quiet » by Thomas L. Sherred

That was why I objected to it in the first place: 'fraid somebody would lose it and gum up things.
Extract from : « The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High » by Leslie W. Quirk

In either case it is advisable to gum up the work with strong gum and allow it to stand until dry.
Extract from : « Practical Lithography » by Alfred Seymour

If you do not follow this advice the glue will gum up the tools and the sandpaper used to finish the work.
Extract from : « Carpentry for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe

Explosions and accidents of many kinds are possible with the lamp that is allowed to clog and gum up.
Extract from : « Practical Carriage and Wagon Painting » by Mayton Clarence Hillick

Always wipe the stone dry after using, as the oil will dry and gum up the grinding surface if not kept clean.
Extract from : « Toy Craft » by Leon H. Baxter

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