STUFFING BOX
(noun)
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Stuffing Box.
Definitions
Stuffing Box - as a noun
A small chamber in which packing is compressed around a reciprocating shaft or piston to form a seal
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Example Sentences
"The stuffing box on the drill pipe prevented oil from leaking out of the well."
"The engineer inspected the stuffing box for any signs of wear or damage."
"The machine operator tightened the bolts on the stuffing box to ensure a secure seal."
"The crew needed to replace the worn-out packing material in the stuffing box."
"The stuffing box provided a barrier to prevent sand and dirt from entering the pump."
Word Variations & Relations
A-Z Proximities
- stuffiest
- stuffily
- stuffiness
- stuffinesses
- stuffing
- Stuffing Box
- stuffings
- stuffless
- stuffs
- stuffy
- stuggier