noun🔗ShareReffleine, FestmacherA length of rope used for reefing a sail, or holding a stowed sail in place."The sailor used a gasket to secure the sail neatly after the storm. "Der Seemann benutzte eine Reffleine, um das Segel nach dem Sturm ordentlich zu befestigen.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDichtungAny mechanical seal that serves to fill the space between two objects, generally to prevent leakage between the two objects while under compression."The car's engine needed a new gasket because oil was leaking from around the engine block. "Der Motor des Autos brauchte eine neue Dichtung, weil Öl aus dem Motorblock austrat.materialtechnicalmachinepartdeviceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDichtungA material which may be clamped between faces and acts as a static seal. Gaskets may be cut, formed, or molded to the desired configuration."The plumber replaced the worn-out gasket in the faucet to stop the leak. "Der Klempner ersetzte die abgenutzte Dichtung im Wasserhahn, um das Leck zu stoppen.materialtechnicalmachineindustrypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDichtungAny 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."The plumber replaced the gasket on the water pipe to stop the dripping. "Der Klempner ersetzte die Dichtung am Wasserrohr, um das Tropfen zu stoppen.machinetechnicalindustrypartutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
