gaskets

We have found lemma(root) word of gaskets : gasket.

Definitions


[ˈɡaskɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a shaped sheet or ring of rubber or other material sealing the junction between two surfaces in an engine or other device
(e.g: oil was leaking from the gasket between the drive flange and the hub)

- a cord securing a furled sail to the yard of a sailing ship


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century (in gasket): perhaps from French garcette ‘thin rope’ (originally ‘little girl’), diminutive of garce, feminine of gars ‘boy’




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