Meaning of the word gasket in English

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gasket

US /ˈɡæs.kɪt/
UK /ˈɡæs.kɪt/

Noun

1.

a shaped piece or ring of rubber or other material sealing the junction between two surfaces in an engine or other device.

Example:
oil was leaking from the gasket between the drive flange and the hub
2.

a cord securing a furled sail to the yard, boom, or gaff of a sailing vessel.

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