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Oakum.
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Oakum - as a 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
Example Sentences
"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."
"The old sailor deftly twisted the oakum into shape with his calloused hands."
"The creaking ship needed new oakum to keep the water out."
"The oakum swelled when soaked in water."
Word Game Points
Is OAKUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, oakum is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OAKUM has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is OAKUM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, oakum is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOAKUM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is OAKUM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, oakum is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOAKUM has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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