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How to say: oakum
Spelling:
Oakum
Syllables
oakum
US accent
/ˈoʊkəm/
UK accent
/ˈəʊkəm/
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Definition
Definition — 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