gasket
/'gæskit/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A mechanical seal: A flat piece of soft material, often rubber, cork, or metal, placed between two surfaces in a machine or pipe to prevent leaks of fluid or gas.
- A ring or sheet for sealing: Specifically, a component used to seal a pipe joint or, in an engine, to seal the cylinder head to the engine block.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The plumber replaced the worn gasket to stop the leak under the sink.
- A blown head gasket can cause serious engine problems in a car.
- Always check the gasket for any cracks or damage before reassembling the pump.
Advanced Usage
- "to blow a gasket" (idiom): To become very angry or lose one's temper suddenly.
- My boss is going to blow a gasket when he sees this mistake in the report.
Variants and Related Words
- O-ring (n): A specific type of gasket with a circular, ring-shaped cross-section, used in static or dynamic applications.
- The hydraulic system uses several O-rings as seals.
- Seal (n): A broader term for any device or substance used to prevent the passage of fluid. A gasket is a type of seal.
- The seal around the window keeps out the draft.
Synonyms
- Seal: A general term for a device that closes a gap to prevent leakage.
- Washer: A thin plate (typically disk-shaped) used to distribute load or as a spacer; some washers can function as simple gaskets.
- Packing: Material used to seal a joint, often in a stuffing box.
Related Phrases
- Head gasket: The specific gasket that sits between the engine block and cylinder head in an internal combustion engine.
- Replacing a head gasket is a major repair job.
- Gasket material: The substance from which a gasket is made (e.g., rubber, silicone, cork, composite).
- Choose the correct gasket material for the temperature and chemical exposure.
Related Idioms
- Blow a gasket: As mentioned in Advanced Usage, this idiom derives from the failure of an engine gasket, implying a sudden, pressurized release of emotion.
- He blew a gasket when he found out the project was delayed again.
Noun
- seal consisting of a ring for packing pistons or sealing a pipe joint