oakum

• 指从旧绳索中拆解出的松散麻或黄麻纤维，历史上常浸渍焦油，用于填塞木船船缝和接口。

A noun referring to loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes, which was historically impregnated with tar and used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships.

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1. Loose fiber for caulkingC2formal

   Loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes, often treated with tar and used to seal seams and joints in wooden ships.

   麻絮

   • The sailors used oakum to caulk the ship's hull before the voyage.
   • Old ropes were unraveled to produce oakum for sealing the deck planks.
   • Tarred oakum was packed tightly into the joints to prevent leaks.