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oakum in Russian

oakum in Russian is па́кля, па́клина — oakum means coarse fibres separated by hackling from flax or hemp when preparing the latter for spinning.

oakum in Russian

па́кля
noun
Pronounced: paklya
Coarse fibres separated by hackling from flax or hemp when preparing the latter for spinning.
па́кля
noun
Pronounced: paklya
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.
па́клина
noun
Pronounced: paklina
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?

  1. noun Coarse fibres separated by hackling from flax or hemp when preparing the latter for spinning.
  2. 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 Russian?

"oakum" in Russian is па́кля, па́клина. oakum means: Coarse fibres separated by hackling from flax or hemp when preparing the latter for spinning.

How do you pronounce па́кля?

"oakum" in Russian is па́кля, pronounced "paklya".

Are there other ways to say "oakum" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "oakum": па́кля, па́клина.

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