OAKUM


Meaning of OAKUM in English

oa ‧ kum /ˈəʊkəm $ ˈoʊ-/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

[ Language: Old English ; Origin: acumba 'material separated with a comb' ]

small pieces of old rope used for filling up small holes in the sides of wooden ships

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