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