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Interjection Used With Wood To Keep Out The Drink Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "OAKUM" which means:
- noun
- • Loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships
An example sentence would be:
- • "The ship's caulker used oakum to seal the gaps between the planks."
- • "The sailor used a tarred oakum to fill the crevices in the hull."
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