stuffing box (n)
packing box (n)

n04345595

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a small chamber in which packing is compressed around a reciprocating shaft or piston to form a seal
Outgoing links
Hypernym chamber
Part meronym stuffing nut, packing nut
Incoming links
Hyponym chamber
Part holonym stuffing nut, packing nut

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