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

Began to prepare pirogue with marine glue before putting the rudder-post.

From Philip Gilbert Hamerton An Autobiography, 1834-1858, and a Memoir by His Wife, 1858-1894 by Hamerton, Philip Gilbert

These cells are obtained from the opticians, and cemented with varnish or marine glue to an ordinary glass slide.

From Marvels of Pond-life A Year's Microscopic Recreations by Slack, Henry J.

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)

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

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)