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Gasket
//ˈɡæs.kɪt// noun, verb
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A length of rope or canvas band used for reefing a sail, or holding a stowed sail in place.
- 2 seal consisting of a ring for packing pistons or sealing a pipe joint wordnet
- 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 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 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 To fit a gasket
- 2 To seal with a gasket
Etymology
Etymology 1
Perhaps from Middle French garcette (“gasket”), from Old French garce (“young woman”), feminization of garçon.
Etymology 2
Perhaps from Middle French garcette (“gasket”), from Old French garce (“young woman”), feminization of garçon.
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