26984 words

gasket

2 definitions • 1 example
1
a flat piece of soft material or rubber that is put between two joined metal surfaces to prevent gas, oil, or steam from escaping:

Examples:

blow a gasket The gasket has blown (= allowed gas, oil, or steam to escape).
2
a flat piece of soft material or rubber put between two joined metal surfaces to prevent gas, oil, or steam from escaping

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