Oakum

Definition of Oakum

Oak´um   Pronunciation: ōk´ŭm
n.1.The material obtained by untwisting and picking into loose fiber old hemp ropes; - used for calking the seams of ships, stopping leaks, etc.
2.The coarse portion separated from flax or hemp in nackling.
White oakum
that made from untarred rope.

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fiber, fibre
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