verb🔗ShareTo 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. "technicalmaterialnauticalbuildingindustrytechnologymachineworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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. "nauticalsailingtechnicalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo apply caulking to joints, cracks, or a juncture of different materials."The plumber calked the gap around the bathtub to prevent leaks. "buildingmaterialarchitecturetechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
