gasket
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.”
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.
The phrase "blow a gasket" is also used figuratively to mean losing one's temper.
Word forms
gasketed past tense, gaskets plural, gaskets singular
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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.