Word Meaning

oakum definition and meaning

n. The material obtained by untwisting and picking into loose fiber old hemp ropes; -- used for calking the seams of ships, stopping leaks, etc.
n. The coarse portion separated from flax or hemp in nackling.

Crossword clues for oakum

- Fibre for caulking ships seam
- Fibre for caulking ships seams
- Fibre for caulking ships’ seams
- Loose fibre for caulking
- Loose fibre used for caulking ships