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Noun: oakum  ow-kum
  1. Loose hemp or jute fibre obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships

Derived forms: oakums

Type of: fiber [US], fibre [Brit, Cdn]

Encyclopedia: Oakum

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