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

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marine glue

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

The crevices or seams along the bottom of the boat should be carefully covered with pitch or marine glue to prevent leakage when the boat is in the water.

From Boys' Book of Model Boats by Yates, Raymond F. (Raymond Francis)

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

I think it is clear, from Mr. Shadbolt's directions to Mr. Meritt, that it is no very easy thing to cement a glass bath with marine glue.

From Notes and Queries, Number 182, April 23, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Bell, George

The hull is built up of planks laid on top one of another with marine glue spread between them.

From Boys' Book of Model Boats by Yates, Raymond F. (Raymond Francis)