gasketnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈɡæs.kɪt/us/ˈɡæs.kɪt/a flat piece of soft material or rubber that is put between two joined metal surfaces to prevent gas, oil, or steam from escaping:
The gasket has blown (= allowed gas, oil, or steam to escape).
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