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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 | ||||||||
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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 | ||||||||
Loose Rope Fiber Used As Caulking Crossword Clue
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OAKUM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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3 | Fiber for waterproof caulking | |
4 | Loose fibre got by unravelling old ropes, once used in caulking wooden ships
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5 | Need a caulking
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22 Mar 1978 | New York Times / 22 Mar 1978 |
6 | Needing a caulking
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04 Dec 1980 | New York Times / 04 Dec 1980 |
7 | Tarred fiber used for caulking |
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