packning — meaning in English

English meaning

• gasket noun A thin piece of material, such as rubber or metal, placed between two surfaces to stop gas or liquid from leaking out.
• washer noun A machine that washes things, especially a washing machine or dishwasher.

Senses

packning is used for these senses in English:

• gasket (mechanics) Any mechanical seal that serves to fill the space between two objects, generally to prevent leakage between the two objects while under compression.
• washer A flat piece of material, often of metal and often an annulus, placed beneath a nut or at some joint, to distribute pressure, alleviate friction, provide directionally differentiated friction (e.g. making the nut turn counter-clockwise only with difficulty), or prevent leakage.

washer — full definition

1. noun A machine that washes things, especially a washing machine or dishwasher.
2. noun A thin, flat ring, usually metal or rubber, placed under a nut or bolt to spread pressure and stop leaks or loosening.

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