Gasket

//ˈɡæs.kɪt// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A length of rope or canvas band used for reefing a sail, or holding a stowed sail in place.
  2. 2
    seal consisting of a ring for packing pistons or sealing a pipe joint wordnet
  3. 3
    Any mechanical seal that serves to fill the space between two objects, generally to prevent leakage between the two objects while under compression.

    "Three major types of oil-pan gaskets are available: cork/ neoprene composition, neoprene and Hypalon Duraprene. Most professionals prefer cork/neoprene gaskets because the oil-pan bolts seem to lose their torque with the others."

  4. 4
    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.
  5. 5
    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.
Verb
  1. 1
    To fit a gasket
  2. 2
    To seal with a gasket

Synonyms

All synonyms
air holearmholeblowholebullet-holebungholecringle

Example

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"Yanni should replace the gasket."

Etymology

Perhaps from Middle French garcette (“gasket”), from Old French garce (“young woman”), feminization of garçon.

Related phrases

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