noun
gasket
GAS-kiht
Gasket (noun) means a thin piece of material, such as rubber or metal, placed between two surfaces to stop gas or liquid from leaking out. Example: “The mechanic replaced the blown head gasket in the engine.”
noun
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A thin piece of material, such as rubber or metal, placed between two surfaces to stop gas or liquid from leaking out.
"The mechanic replaced the blown head gasket in the engine."
"A worn gasket was letting oil seep past the seal."
How to use gasket
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA seal, usually a flat ring or strip of material, that stops leaks between two joined parts.
Common mistake
The phrase "blow a gasket" is also used figuratively to mean losing one's temper.
Common pairings
head gasket
gasket seal
blow a gasket
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Word forms
- Plural
- gaskets
- Third person singular
- gaskets
- Past tense
- gasketed
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The mechanic replaced the blown head _____ in the engine.
Etymology
Possibly from French garcette, an old term for a small cord or strap used on ships.
Rhymes for gasket
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What does “gasket” mean?
The word “gasket” means a thin piece of material, such as rubber or metal, placed between two surfaces to stop gas or liquid from leaking out. In plain terms, a seal, usually a flat ring or strip of material, that stops leaks between two joined parts.
How do you pronounce “gasket”?
“Gasket” is pronounced GAS-kiht (/ˈɡæs.kɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “gasket” in a sentence?
Here is “gasket” used in a sentence: “The mechanic replaced the blown head gasket in the engine.”
What part of speech is “gasket”?
“Gasket” is a noun.
Where does the word “gasket” come from?
The word “gasket” comes from French. Possibly from French garcette, an old term for a small cord or strap used on ships.
