oakum

Meanings

• A fibrous material made by twisting together short ropes of fiber.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈəʊkəm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

hards , tow

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Rhymes

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Homophones

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1. Oakum (pronounced as 'oakum') is a fibrous material made by twisting together short ropes of fiber. () :
   

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Variants

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oakum , oakums

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'ācan,' meaning 'oak, tree, or wooden object'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fiber: A material consisting of long, thin, flexible threads that can be woven, braided, or otherwise formed into various structures and products, such as textiles, paper, insulation, rope, and cordage.

2. Twine: A type of cordage or rope made by twisting together two or more strands of fiber, such as cotton, jute, hemp, sisal, or agave fiber.

3. Sailor's splice: A type of rope splice used by sailors to join two ends of a rope together, creating a strong and secure connection that can withstand the tension and strain of various sailing and maritime activities, such as securing lines to masts and booms, tying off fenders and docklines, securing anchor rodes and chain, and attaching sails and rigging to masts and booms.

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Culture

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Oakum has been used in various cultural, historical, and symbolic ways. It has been used as a stuffing material for mattresses and pillows, as a packing material for fragile items, as a caulking material for sealing gaps and cracks, and as a fuel material for stoves and fires.

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