verb🔗ShareAbdichten, kalfaternTo make an indentation in the edge of a metal plate, as along a seam in a steam boiler or an iron ship, to force the edge of the upper plate hard against the lower and so fill the crevice."The shipwright calked the seam on the new metal plate, ensuring a tight fit. "Der Schiffszimmerer dichtete die Naht an der neuen Metallplatte ab und sorgte so für einen festen Sitz.technicalmaterialnauticalbuildingindustrytechnologymachineworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbdichten, kalfaternTo drive oakum into the seams of a ship's wooden deck or hull to make it watertight."The shipwright carefully calked the wooden hull of the fishing boat to prevent leaks. "Der Schiffbauer dichtete sorgfältig den hölzernen Rumpf des Fischerbootes ab, um Lecks zu verhindern.nauticalsailingtechnicalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbdichten, verfugenTo apply caulking to joints, cracks, or a juncture of different materials."The plumber calked the gap around the bathtub to prevent leaks. "Der Klempner dichtete den Spalt um die Badewanne ab, um Lecks zu verhindern.buildingmaterialarchitecturetechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
