oakum in Greek
oakum in Greek is στουπί — oakum means coarse fibres separated by hackling from flax or hemp when preparing the latter for spinning.
oakum in Greek
στουπί
Pronounced: stoupi
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 Coarse fibres separated by hackling from flax or hemp when preparing the latter for spinning.
- noun 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.
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What is "oakum" in Greek?
"oakum" in Greek is στουπί. oakum means: Coarse fibres separated by hackling from flax or hemp when preparing the latter for spinning.
How do you pronounce στουπί?
"oakum" in Greek is στουπί, pronounced "stoupi".
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