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Noun oakum has 1 sense
  1. oakum - 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
    --1 is a kind of
    fiber, fibre

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Oakum

Noun (1): A material made by twisting together fibers of old rope, soaked in tar or pitch, used especially in caulking wooden ships.

Example sentence: The shipyard workers used oakum to seal the gaps between the planks in the hull.

Noun (2): Loose fiber obtained by untwisting old rope, used for padding in upholstery.

Example sentence: The upholsterer stuffed the cushion with oakum to give it a plump and comfortable feel.

Verb: To caulk (a wooden ship) with oakum.

Example sentence: The crew members oakumed the vessel before setting sail to ensure it remained watertight.

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