Definitions for gasket
ˈgæs kɪtgas·ket

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gasketnoun

   seal consisting of a ring for packing pistons or sealing a pipe joint

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gasketnoun

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

2. gasketnoun

   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. - ASTM

3. gasketnoun

   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. - American Heritage Dictionary

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gasket

   A gasket is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression. It is a deformable material that is used to create a static seal and maintain that seal under various operating conditions in a mechanical assembly.Gaskets allow for "less-than-perfect" mating surfaces on machine parts where they can fill irregularities. Gaskets are commonly produced by cutting from sheet materials. Given the potential cost and safety implications of faulty or leaking gaskets, it is critical that the correct gasket material is selected to fit the needs of the application.Gaskets for specific applications, such as high pressure steam systems, may contain asbestos. However, due to health hazards associated with asbestos exposure, non-asbestos gasket materials are used when practical.It is usually desirable that the gasket be made from a material that is to some degree yielding such that it is able to deform and tightly fill the space it is designed for, including any slight irregularities. Some types of gaskets require a sealant be applied directly to the gasket surface to function properly. Some (piping) gaskets are made entirely of metal and rely on a seating surface to accomplish the seal; the metal's own spring characteristics are utilized (up to but not passing σy, the material's yield strength). This is typical of some "ring joints" (RTJ) or some other metal gasket systems. These joints are known as R-con and E-con compressive type joints.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Gasketnoun

   a line or band used to lash a furled sail securely. Sea gaskets are common lines; harbor gaskets are plaited and decorated lines or bands. Called also casket

2. Gasketnoun

   the plaited hemp used for packing a piston, as of the steam engine and its pumps

3. Gasketnoun

   any ring or washer of packing

4. Etymology: [Cf. F. garcette, It. gaschetta, Sp. cajeta caburn, garceta reef point.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gasket

   A gasket is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression. Gaskets allow "less-than-perfect" mating surfaces on machine parts where they can fill irregularities. Gaskets are commonly produced by cutting from sheet materials. Gaskets for specific applications, such as high pressure steam systems, may contain asbestos. However, due to health hazards associated with asbestos exposure, non-asbestos gasket materials are used when practical. It is usually desirable that the gasket be made from a material that is to some degree yielding such that it is able to deform and tightly fills the space it is designed for, including any slight irregularities. A few gaskets require an application of sealant directly to the gasket surface to function properly. Some gaskets are made entirely of metal and rely on a seating surface to accomplish the seal; the metal's own spring characteristics are utilized. This is typical of some "ring joints" or some other metal gasket systems such as those made by Grayloc. These joints are known as R-con and E-con compressive type joints.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gasket

   gas′ket, n. (naut.) a canvas band used to bind the sails to the yards when furled: a strip of tow, &c., for packing a piston, &c.—Also Gas′kin. [Cf. Fr. garcette, It. gaschetta; ety. dub.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gasket

   A cord, or piece of plaited stuff, to secure furled sails to the yard, by wrapping it three or four times round both, the turns being at a competent distance from each other.--Bunt-gasket ties up the bunt of the sail, and should consequently be the strongest; it is sometimes made in a peculiar net form. In some ships they have given place to beckets.--Double gaskets. Passing additional frapping-lines round the yards in very stormy weather.--Quarter-gasket. Used only for large sails, and is fastened about half-way out upon the yard, which part is called the quarter.--Yard-arm gasket. Used for smaller sails; the end is made fast to the yard-arm, and serves to bind the sail as far as the quarter-gasket on large yards, but extends quite into the bunt of small sails.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of gasket in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of gasket in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=gasket
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gasket
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasket
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gasket
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=gasket
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=gasket
7. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=gasket