gasket
noun/ˈɡæskɪt/
Frequency rank: #13,315 most common English word
Meaning
a shaped piece of rubber or other material used to seal a joint between two surfaces.
Example sentence
The mechanic replaced the worn gasket to stop the engine from leaking oil.
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