: a material (such as rubber) or a part (such as an O-ring) used to make a joint fluid-tight
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This problem usually begins in hidden crevices in seals and gaskets, but this nasty biofilm can eventually spread and make your dishwasher unsanitary.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
Another suffered a chest freezer gasket death.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
In terms of espresso machine repair and maintenance, the Barista Tool's reamer/punch/sewing awl can leverage off the group head gasket, while the combination pliers can help in removing and handling other gaskets and O-rings.
—New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025
Abbott blows a gasket at his confession.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
Another suffered a chest freezer gasket death.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
In terms of espresso machine repair and maintenance, the Barista Tool's reamer/punch/sewing awl can leverage off the group head gasket, while the combination pliers can help in removing and handling other gaskets and O-rings.
—New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025
Abbott blows a gasket at his confession.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Gasket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gasket. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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gasket
noun
gas·ket
ˈgas-kət 
: a material (as rubber) or a part used to prevent a joint from leaking
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