oakum in French
oakum in French is étoupe, filasse — oakum means rough fibres combed out of flax or hemp while preparing it for spinning.
oakum in French
étoupe
Fibres chiefly obtained by untwisting old rope, which are used to caulk or pack gaps between boards of wooden ships and joints in masonry and plumbing, and sometimes for dressing wounds.
filasse
Fibres chiefly obtained by untwisting old rope, which are used to caulk or pack gaps between boards of wooden ships and joints in masonry and plumbing, and sometimes for dressing wounds.
What does "oakum" mean?
- noun Rough fibres combed out of flax or hemp while preparing it for spinning.
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noun Fibres pulled from old rope, used to fill gaps in wooden ships, walls and pipes, and sometimes to dress wounds.
"My eyesight began to fail, from the strain of picking oakum in my cell."
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oakum in a sentence
- My eyesight began to fail, from the strain of picking oakum in my cell.
- Shingle Tiles make a Leak-Proof roof without the use of cements and spun oakums.
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What is "oakum" in French?
"oakum" in French is étoupe, filasse. oakum means: Rough fibres combed out of flax or hemp while preparing it for spinning.
Are there other ways to say "oakum" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "oakum": étoupe, filasse.
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