gasket

noun

gas·​ket ˈga-skət How to pronounce gasket (audio)
: a material (such as rubber) or a part (such as an O-ring) used to make a joint fluid-tight

Examples of gasket in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And the left is blowing a gasket over less funding for the arts? Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2024 Higher-end Canon lenses have a corresponding gasket at their base, and the lens mount here is pretty tight, so the combination should help keep particulates away from your camera sensor. PCMAG, 25 June 2024 Wash the interior of the refrigerator and freezer, including the door and gaskets, with hot water and baking soda. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 June 2024 Mechanical keyboard customization options include switch type, keycap sizes, shapes, and material; different types of cases, gaskets, and plate mounting styles; and applications of foam, lube, and stabilizers. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 27 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gasket 

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Word History

Etymology

perhaps modification of French garcette

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gasket was circa 1889

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“Gasket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gasket. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

gasket

noun
gas·​ket ˈgas-kət How to pronounce gasket (audio)
: a material (as rubber) or a part used to prevent a joint from leaking

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