gasket

Definition

  • noun: a piece of rubber or some other material that is used to make a tight seal between two parts that are joined together
  • noun: a material (as rubber) or a part (as an O-ring) used to make a joint fluid-tight

Examples

  • When the boss found out that the shipment was late, he 'blew a gasket'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Dinner. Oh, terrific. Hold on one second. I need sets of gaskets for that, Too, so Don't forget. Bring 'em in first thing in the morning? All right. Thanks. Oh, neat car! (..)
    1993 Free Willy