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lead wool

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lead wool [′led ′wu̇l]
(materials)
A coarse lead fiber used to caulk pipe joints.

lead wool
lead wool applied as caulking
A wool-like material of fine strands of lead; sometimes used as caulking in pipe joints.


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The railings are best held into position with lead wool that is tightly compacted around the post and into the hole in the wall, to tightly grip the rail.
 
 
 
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