gasiform

[ Fr.gazéiform.] Of the nature or form of gas; gaseous, aëriform. gås kět, s. [ Fr.garcette =a gasket, a cat-o'-nine tails; Sp. garceta =a gasket.] 1. Naut .: A plaited cord by which the sails, when furled, are bound close to the yards or gaffs. 2. Steam-eng in.: A strip of leather, tow, or tex tile fabric, to form a packing or caulk a joint. *găs-kins, s . [GALLIGASKINS.] Wide, loose breeches or hose. "If one point break, the other will hold; Or, if both break, your gaskins fall." IMG:content-0351.png:[blocks in formation]