Oakum
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British pronunciation/ˈə‍ʊkəm/
American pronunciation/ˈoʊkəm/

Định Nghĩa và Ý Nghĩa của "oakum"

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a tarred fiber used for caulking seams in wooden ships and as insulation in plumbing
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The shipwright carefully packed oakum into the seams of the wooden hull to make the vessel watertight.
After removing the old oakum, the ship's crew diligently replaced it with fresh tarred fiber to prevent leaks during the voyage.
In traditional shipbuilding, oakum was a crucial material used to maintain the integrity of wooden ships by sealing gaps and preventing water ingress.
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