noun🔗ShareStollenA pointed projection on a horseshoe to prevent it slipping."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.technicalvehicleanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStollenA spike on the sole of a boot to prevent slipping, particularly used in logging"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.materialwearutilitytechnicalindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbdichtungCaulking."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.materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDichtungsmasse, AbdichtungsmasseA 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."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.materialsubstancepropertybuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbdichten, verfugenTo drive oakum into the seams of a ship's wooden deck or hull to make it watertight."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.nauticaltechnicalsailingmaterialvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbdichten, verkittenTo apply caulking to joints, cracks, or a juncture of different materials."I need to caulk around the bathtub to prevent water leaks. "Ich muss die Badewanne abdichten, um Wasseraustritt zu verhindern.materialpropertybuildingarchitecturetechnicalutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
