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Washer vs. Gasket — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Washer and Gasket

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Definitions

Washer

A person or device that washes something
A glass washer

Gasket

A gasket is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression. Given the potential cost and safety implications of faulty or leaking gaskets, it is critical that the correct gasket material is selected to fit the needs of the application.

Washer

A small flat metal, rubber, or plastic ring fixed between two joining surfaces or between a nut and a bolt to spread the pressure or act as a spacer or seal.

Gasket

Any of a wide variety of seals or packings used between matched machine parts or around pipe joints to prevent the escape of a gas or fluid.

Washer

A facecloth
I'll get you a cold washer
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Gasket

(Nautical) A cord or canvas strap used to secure a furled sail to a yard, boom, or gaff.

Washer

One who washes
A washer of clothes.
A washer of windows.

Gasket

(sailing) A length of rope or canvas band used for reefing a sail, or holding a stowed sail in place.

Washer

An appliance, especially a washing machine, used for washing.

Gasket

(mechanics) Any mechanical seal that serves to fill the space between two objects, generally to prevent leakage between the two objects while under compression.
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Washer

A flat disk, as of metal, plastic, rubber, or leather, placed beneath a nut or bolt to make the connection more secure or distribute pressure or placed between parts to space the parts properly or prevent leakage in a joint.

Gasket

A material which may be clamped between faces and acts as a static seal. Gaskets may be cut, formed, or molded to the desired configuration.

Washer

Something that washes; especially an appliance such as a washing machine or dishwasher.

Gasket

Any of a wide variety of seals or packings used between matched machine parts or around pipe joints to prevent the escape of a gas or fluid.

Washer

A person who washes (especially clothes) for a living; a washerman or washerwoman.

Gasket

To fit a gasket

Washer

A person who washes his or her hands compulsively, as a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Gasket

To seal wth a gasket

Washer

A face cloth.

Gasket

A line or band used to lash a furled sail securely. Sea gaskets are common lines; harbor gaskets are plaited and decorated lines or bands. Called also casket.

Washer

A flat disk, placed beneath a nut or at some joint, to distribute pressure, alleviate friction or prevent leakage.

Gasket

The plaited hemp used for packing a piston, as of the steam engine and its pumps.

Washer

(transitive) To fit (a mechanical device) with a washer.

Gasket

Seal consisting of a ring for packing pistons or sealing a pipe joint

Washer

One who, or that which, washes.

Washer

A ring of metal, leather, or other material, or a perforated plate, used for various purposes, as around a bolt or screw to form a seat for the head or nut, or around a wagon axle to prevent endwise motion of the hub of the wheel and relieve friction, or in a joint to form a packing, etc.

Washer

A fitting, usually having a plug, applied to a cistern, tub, sink, or the like, and forming the outlet opening.

Washer

The common raccoon.

Washer

Same as Washerwoman, 2.

Washer

Someone who washes things for a living

Washer

Seal consisting of a flat disk placed to prevent leakage

Washer

A home appliance for washing clothes and linens automatically

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