marine glue

American  

noun

1. a tarlike composition for coating the seams of a planked deck after caulking.

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Etymology

Origin of marine glue

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

For small installations glass may be used, the joints being made with marine glue or other suitable cement.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" by Various

Besides these, he had a mustard mill, was an extensive dealer in cigars, and for many years was associated with the late Mr. Jefferies in the manufacture of marine glue.

From Personal Recollections of Birmingham and Birmingham Men by Edwards, Eliezer

These sensitive substances are extracted by dissolving marine glue or coal-tar in benzine.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 286, June 25, 1881 by Various

There was a plenty of hard pitch about, and one or two reckoned the marine glue in the deck-seams might be a passable substitute.

From Hocken and Hunken by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

If made with marine glue they require more care, but will eat all the crisper.

From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various