gasket

noun

gas·​ket ˈga-skət How to pronounce gasket (audio)
: a material (such as rubber) or a part (such as an O-ring) used to make a joint fluid-tight

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The people on the 50-foot catamaran, called the Serenity, called for help after the vessel started taking on water following the failure of a gasket on the escape hatch. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2024 Before loading insulated cups or travel mugs, remove any components that might trap moisture or bacteria, such as rubber gaskets, lids, or straws. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024 With double gaskets and a robust construction, the watch offers water resistance rating of 100 meters. Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 Transfer items from boxes and bags into containers with gaskets that seal tightly or Mason jars with screw-on lids. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gasket 

Word History

Etymology

perhaps modification of French garcette

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gasket was circa 1889

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“Gasket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gasket. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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gasket

noun
gas·​ket ˈgas-kət How to pronounce gasket (audio)
: a material (as rubber) or a part used to prevent a joint from leaking

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