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Oakum \Oak"um\ ([=o]k"[u^]m), n. [AS. [=a]cumba; pref. [=a]-
(cf. G. er-, Goth. us-, orig. meaning, out) cemban to comb,
camb comb. See {Comb}.]
1. The material obtained by untwisting and picking into loose
fiber old hemp ropes; -- used for calking the seams of
ships, stopping leaks, etc.
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2. The coarse portion separated from flax or hemp in
nackling. --Knight.
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{White oakum}, that made from untarred rope.
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