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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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 An insidious challenge is that VOCs penetrate plastic water lines, gaskets and tanks like water going into a sponge. Andrew J. Whelton, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2024 This routine visual inspection should include looking for any leaks in the pipes or from the bottom of the water heater, checking for aged gaskets or loose fasteners that might need to be tightened, and identifying any signs of corrosion on the water heater or the pipes. 2. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 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 22 Nov. 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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