noun🔗ShareCables de amarra, cabos de amarrarA 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. "Los marineros usaron cabos de amarra para atar la vela grande de forma segura a la botavara, evitando que se desplegara en el puerto.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJuntasAny 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. "El fontanero reemplazó las juntas desgastadas en el grifo para detener el goteo.technicalmachinepartindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJunta, juntasA 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. "El fontanero usó varias juntas para crear un sellado hermético alrededor de las conexiones de las tuberías.materialtechnicalmachineindustrypartdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJuntasAny 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. "El fontanero usó juntas para sellar las tuberías, evitando que el agua se filtrara.technicalmachinematerialindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading