noun🔗ShareA length of rope used for reefing a sail, or holding a stowed sail in place."The sailors used gaskets to tie the large sail securely to the boom, preventing it from unfurling in the harbor. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny mechanical seal that serves to fill the space between two objects, generally to prevent leakage between the two objects while under compression."The plumber replaced the worn-out gaskets in the faucet to stop the dripping. "technicalmachinepartindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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 used several gaskets to create a tight seal around the pipe connections. "materialtechnicalmachineindustrypartdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny 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 used gaskets to seal the pipes, preventing water from leaking. "technicalmachinematerialindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
