presse-étoupe

French

Alternative forms

  • presse-étoupes

Etymology

From presse +‎ étoupe, literally “press tow”, due to being originally made of tow.

Noun

presse-étoupe m (plural presse-étoupes or presse-étoupe)

  1. (electricity, mechanics, nautical, plumbing) a watertight and/or airtight metallic piece with a seal for a driveshaft, valve, or other appliance
  2. (plumbing) a seal for between the handle and the body of a tap

Synonyms

  • boîte à étoupe
  • garniture d'étanchéité
  • presse-garniture

References

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