Loose rope fiber used as caulking Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, August 6, 2006 · 43-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, August 6, 2006.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 6, 2006 · 43-Across · 5 letters
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loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships
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