Definitions for: Gasket

[n] seal consisting of a ring for packing pistons or sealing a pipe joint

Webster (1913) Definition: Gas"ket, n. [Cf. F. garcette, It. gaschetta, Sp. cajeta
caburn, garceta reef point.]
1. (Naut.) A line or band used to lash a furled sail
securely. Sea gaskets are common lines; harbor gaskets
are plaited and decorated lines or bands. Called also
casket.

2. (Mech.)
(a) The plaited hemp used for packing a piston, as of the
steam engine and its pumps.
(b) Any ring or washer of packing.

See Also: head gasket, O ring, seal

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