Definition of "gasket" in English

noun

1. (sailing) A length of rope or canvas band used for reefing a sail, or holding a stowed sail in place.

2. (mechanics) Any mechanical seal that serves to fill the space between two objects, generally to prevent leakage between the two objects while under compression.

3. A material which may be clamped between faces and acts as a static seal. Gaskets may be cut, formed, or molded to the desired configuration.

4. Any of a wide variety of seals or packings used between matched machine parts or around pipe joints to prevent the escape of a gas or fluid.

verb

1. To fit a gasket

2. To seal with a gasket