n. 1 a sheet or ring of rubber etc., shaped to seal the junction of metal surfaces. 2 a small cord securing a furled sail to a yard. blow a gasket sl. lose one's temper.
[ perh. f. F garcette thin rope (orig. little girl) ]
GASKET
Meaning of GASKET in English
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012