GASKET

gasket. Gasket, n. a plaited cord to tie sails to yards

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Gas″ket (?), n. [[Cf. F. garcette, It. gaschetta, Sp. cajeta caburn, garceta reef point.]] 1. 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. 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.