marine glue

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noun

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

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Origin of marine glue

First recorded in 1840–50

"Jefferies' Marine Glue" can be procured at all times, the cost being about sixpence per pound.
Notes and Queries, Number 178, March 26, 1853|Various
One part of marine glue, and two of best red sealing-wax, form a beautiful cement for glass baths.
Notes and Queries, Number 178, March 26, 1853|Various
If this consists of glass, Canada-balsam or marine glue is best.
An Elementary Text-book of the Microscope|John William Griffith
These sensitive substances are extracted by dissolving marine glue or coal-tar in benzine.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 286|Various

It is possible to obtain prints with half-tones in fatty ink by means of plates of zinc coated with marine-glue.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 286|Various