noun
gasket
GAS-kiht
noun
1
A thin piece of material, such as rubber or metal, placed between two surfaces to stop gas or liquid from leaking out.
"The mechanic replaced the blown head gasket in the engine."
"A worn gasket was letting oil seep past the seal."
How to Use Gasket
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA seal, usually a flat ring or strip of material, that stops leaks between two joined parts.
Common mistake
The phrase "blow a gasket" is also used figuratively to mean losing one's temper.
Common pairings
head gasket
gasket seal
blow a gasket
Word Forms
gasketed past tense, gaskets plural, gaskets singular
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Etymology
Possibly from French garcette, an old term for a small cord or strap used on ships.