Gasket

What “Gasket” means

Noun

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

Where the word comes from

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

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Industries where “Gasket” fits

We suggest this word for 1 business types and industries, including:

• Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing