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Gasket

/ˈɡæs.kɪt/

A length of rope used for reefing a sail, or holding a stowed sail in place.

📖 Definitions of "Gasket"

noun
  1. 1

    A length of rope used for reefing a sail, or holding a stowed sail in place.

  2. 2

    Any mechanical seal that serves to fill the space between two objects, generally to prevent leakage between the two objects while under compression.

  3. 3

    A material which may be clamped between faces and acts as a static seal. Gaskets may be cut, formed, or molded to the desired configuration.

  4. 4

    Any of a wide variety of seals or packings used between matched machine parts or around pipe joints to prevent the escape of a gas or fluid.

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