Sentences

oakum in a sentence

n.

Definition

Oakum is a fibrous material made from old rope or hemp, used in boatbuilding to caulk seams and create watertight seals.

Sample Sentences

  1. The shipwright carefully twisted the oakum into strands before sealing the seams of the hull.
  2. In traditional boatbuilding, oakum is used to ensure a watertight seal between the planks.
  3. The old sailor taught the apprentice how to prepare oakum for the upcoming repairs.
  4. After soaking it in linseed oil, the oakum became pliable and easier to work with.
  5. The smell of tar and oakum brought back memories of their childhood by the docks.

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