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1. oakum
noun. 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.
Synonyms
- fiber
Antonyms
- irresponsibleness
- unthoughtfulness
Etymology
- okome (Middle English (1100-1500))
- acumba (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Sentences with oakum
1. Noun, singular or mass
This will soak into the oakum and the wood.