oakum | ||
1. | [ noun ] loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships | |
Related terms: | fiber | |
oakum | ||
1. | [ noun ] loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships | |
Related terms: | fiber | |