gum up Synonyms
gum up Meaning
Wordnet
gum up (v)
stick together as if with gum
gum up Sentence Examples
- The old gears gummed up, causing the machine to seize.
- The clogged drains gummed up the plumbing, leading to a backup.
- The thick syrup gummed up the spoon, making it difficult to stir.
- The sticky jam gummed up the jar, preventing it from opening easily.
- The dried paint gummed up the brush, making it unusable.
- The melted cheese gummed up the grill, creating a mess.
- The gummed-up carburetor caused the engine to run rough.
- The overgrown ivy gummed up the fence, making it impassable.
- The rusted bolts gummed up the nuts, making it hard to remove them.
- The gummed-up computer fan caused the system to overheat.
FAQs About the word gum up
stick together as if with gum
plug (up), obstruct,stop (up), block, choke, dam,jam, stuff, clog, clot
open (up),open (up), unplug,free, free, excavate, excavate, hollow (out), scoop (out), clear
The old gears gummed up, causing the machine to seize.
The clogged drains gummed up the plumbing, leading to a backup.
The thick syrup gummed up the spoon, making it difficult to stir.
The sticky jam gummed up the jar, preventing it from opening easily.
