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caulk

/kɑk/ /kælk/

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noun

Stollen

A pointed projection on a horseshoe to prevent it slipping.

Examples :

"The blacksmith added a strong caulk to the horseshoe to prevent it from slipping off the horse's hoof. "

Der Schmied fügte dem Hufeisen einen starken Stollen hinzu, um zu verhindern, dass es vom Huf des Pferdes rutscht.

technical vehicle animal

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noun

Stollen

A spike on the sole of a boot to prevent slipping, particularly used in logging

Examples :

"The logger checked his boots, making sure each caulk was firmly attached before heading up the steep, icy slope. "

Der Holzfäller überprüfte seine Stiefel und vergewisserte sich, dass jeder Stollen fest angebracht war, bevor er den steilen, eisigen Hang hinaufstieg.

material wear utility technical industry work

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noun

Abdichtung

Examples :

"The old window frame needed new caulk to prevent water from leaking inside. "

Der alte Fensterrahmen brauchte eine neue Abdichtung, um zu verhindern, dass Wasser ins Innere gelangt.

material building

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noun

Dichtungsmasse, Abdichtungsmasse

A composition of vehicle and pigment used at ambient temperatures for filling/sealing joints or junctures, that remains elastic for an extended period of time after application.

Examples :

"The old caulk around the bathtub was cracked and peeling, so I need to replace it to prevent water damage. "

Die alte Dichtungsmasse um die Badewanne war rissig und blätterte ab, also muss ich sie ersetzen, um Wasserschäden zu vermeiden.

material substance property building architecture

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verb

Abdichten, verfugen

To drive oakum into the seams of a ship's wooden deck or hull to make it watertight.

Examples :

"The shipwright needed to caulk the gaps between the planks of the wooden hull to prevent leaks during the voyage. "

Der Schiffszimmerer musste die Lücken zwischen den Planken des Holzrumpfes abdichten, um Lecks während der Reise zu verhindern.

nautical technical sailing material vehicle

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verb

Abdichten, verkitten

To apply caulking to joints, cracks, or a juncture of different materials.

Examples :

"I need to caulk around the bathtub to prevent water leaks. "

Ich muss die Badewanne abdichten, um Wasseraustritt zu verhindern.

material property building architecture technical utility

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verb