For Oakum we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Charles Dickens, Classic Boats, Construction, Natural Gas and Plumbing.

Oakum (Charles Dickens)

Loosely twisted hemp fibers, impregnated with tar, used in rope. Picking oakum apart was common busywork in the prison or workhouse. The separated oakum was then used to caulk ships. Oliver picked oakum at the workhouse in Oliver Twist.

Oakum (Classic Boats)

Material used for caulking hulls. Often hemp picked from old untwisted ropes.

Oakum (Construction)

Loose hemp or jute fiber that's impregnated with tar or pitch and used to caulk large seams or for packing plumbing pipe joints

Oakum (Natural Gas)

Shredded hemp fibers used to caulk or fill joints, as in bell-and-spigot pipe; oakum may be dry or saturated with tar or oil.

Oakum (Plumbing)

Loosely woven hemp rope that has been treated with oil or other waterproofing agent; it is used to caulk joints in a bell and spigot pipe and fittings.

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