Definition of "gasket"

(sailing) A length of rope or canvas band used for reefing a sail, or holding a stowed sail in place.  examples

(mechanics) Any mechanical seal that serves to fill the space between two objects, generally to prevent leakage between the two objects while under compression.  quotations  examples

A material which may be clamped between faces and acts as a static seal. Gaskets may be cut, formed, or molded to the desired configuration.  examples

Any of a wide variety of seals or packings used between matched machine parts or around pipe joints to prevent the escape of a gas or fluid.  examples

To fit a gasket  examples

To seal wth a gasket  examples