/ˈgæskət/ noun, pl -kets [count]
: a piece of rubber or some other material that is used to make a tight seal between two parts that are joined together
1 of a car, engine, etc. : to develop a very bad leak in a gasket
2 informal, of a person : to become very angry
When the boss found out that the shipment was late, he blew a gasket.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.