Sentences with OAKUM
Check out our example sentences below to help you understand the context.Sentences
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"The ship's caulker used oakum to seal the gaps between the planks."
2
"The sailor used a tarred oakum to fill the crevices in the hull."
3
"The old sailor deftly twisted the oakum into shape with his calloused hands."
4
"The creaking ship needed new oakum to keep the water out."
5
"The oakum swelled when soaked in water."
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"The caulking crew spread the oakum along the seams."
7
"Many old shipwrecks were found to have oakum remnants."
8
"The smell of tar and oakum filled the air in the shipyard."
9
"The oakum absorbed water and expanded, making it an effective sealant."
10
"The sailor had to untwist the oakum before applying it."
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"The sailor skillfully packed the oakum into the gaps to prevent leaks."
12
"The captain inspected the oakum work to ensure its quality."
13
"One of the crew's tasks was to procure oakum for caulking."
14
"The oakum provided a tight seal against the elements."
15
"The oakum strands were tightly packed between the planks."
16
"Workers in the shipyard prepared the oakum bundles for the caulking process."
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"The sailor's fingers were stained black from handling oakum all day."
