Gasket
noun
A type of seal or ring, often made of rubber, used to prevent the leakage of liquids or gases in an engine, pipe, etc.
He replaced the gasket in the water pump to fix the leak.
Often appears as...
- blow a gasket
- replace a gasket
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To fit a gasket into or onto something.
He needs to gasket the pipe connection to stop the leak.
Often appears as...
- gasket a pipe
- gasket a connection
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A shaped piece or ring of rubber, metal, etc., that is used to increase the thickness of a connection or to make it tighter.
He installed the gasket to tighten up the loose bolt.
Often appears as...
- install a gasket
- bolt gasket
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To lose one's composure or self-control.
He's likely to gasket if the situation gets any worse.
Often appears as...
- gasket over something
- about to gasket
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A type of seal or ring, often made of rubber, used to prevent the leakage of liquids or gases in an engine, pipe, etc.
He replaced the gasket in the water pump to fix the leak.
Often appears as...
- blow a gasket
- replace a gasket
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To fit a gasket into or onto something.
He needs to gasket the pipe connection to stop the leak.
Often appears as...
- gasket a pipe
- gasket a connection
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A shaped piece or ring of rubber, metal, etc., that is used to increase the thickness of a connection or to make it tighter.
He installed the gasket to tighten up the loose bolt.
Often appears as...
- install a gasket
- bolt gasket
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To lose one's composure or self-control.
He's likely to gasket if the situation gets any worse.
Often appears as...
- gasket over something
- about to gasket
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Mechanical Context
Gasket is often used in mechanical and plumbing contexts relating to engines and pipes.
Check the gasket for wear and tear regularly to maintain the engine's performance.
Pro Tip 2/3No Leakage
Gaskets are designed to create a tight seal, preventing fluids or gases from escaping.
The gasket should be fitted properly to ensure there's no leakage.
Pro Tip 3/3Material Specificity
A gasket can be made of various materials like rubber or metal depending on its use.
They used a silicone gasket for high-temperature applications.
Pro Tip 1/3Mechanical Context
Gasket is often used in mechanical and plumbing contexts relating to engines and pipes.
Check the gasket for wear and tear regularly to maintain the engine's performance.
Pro Tip 2/3No Leakage
Gaskets are designed to create a tight seal, preventing fluids or gases from escaping.
The gasket should be fitted properly to ensure there's no leakage.
Pro Tip 3/3Material Specificity
A gasket can be made of various materials like rubber or metal depending on its use.
They used a silicone gasket for high-temperature applications.
Pro Tip 1/3Mechanical Context
Gasket is often used in mechanical and plumbing contexts relating to engines and pipes.
Check the gasket for wear and tear regularly to maintain the engine's performance.
Pro Tip 2/3No Leakage
Gaskets are designed to create a tight seal, preventing fluids or gases from escaping.
The gasket should be fitted properly to ensure there's no leakage.
Pro Tip 3/3Material Specificity
A gasket can be made of various materials like rubber or metal depending on its use.
They used a silicone gasket for high-temperature applications.
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Video examples
Architects' Inspiration...
gaskets and silicone seals provide a first layer of protection any water that gets past them will be drained away by gutters built into the aluminum frame
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Ilissa Ocko: The fastest...
to heat more than two million homes. Fixing the methane problem, though, can be as simple as tightening a valve or placing a gasket or tuning an engine.
Video examples
Architects' Inspiration...
gaskets and silicone seals provide a first layer of protection any water that gets past them will be drained away by gutters built into the aluminum frame
Video examples
Ilissa Ocko: The fastest...
to heat more than two million homes. Fixing the methane problem, though, can be as simple as tightening a valve or placing a gasket or tuning an engine.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Barry Trotz
Canadian Coach
There's times I blow my gasket. One thing I learned is I don't hold any grudges.
Quote examples
Barry Trotz
Canadian Coach
There's times I blow my gasket. One thing I learned is I don't hold any grudges.
Example 1 of 1
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