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calked

/kɔkt/ /kɔːkt/ /kækt/

Meanings
verb
To 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.

Examples :

"The shipwright calked the seam on the new metal plate, ensuring a tight fit. "
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Illustration fishing

fishing noun

/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

The act of catching fish.

"My grandfather enjoys fishing in the lake every weekend. "

Illustration crevice

crevice noun

/ˈkɹɛvɪs/

A narrow crack or fissure, as in a rock or wall.

"The lost coin disappeared into a narrow crevice in the sidewalk. "

Illustration against

against preposition

/əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/

In a contrary direction to.

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration caulking

caulking verb

/ˈkɔːkɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːkɪŋ/

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

"The shipwright was carefully caulking the seams of the wooden hull to prevent leaks. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration juncture

juncture noun

/ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃɚ/

A place where things join, a junction.

"The juncture of the two roads formed a traffic circle. "

Illustration shipwright

shipwright noun

/ˈʃɪpɹaɪt/

A person who designs, builds and repairs ships, especially wooden ones.

"The shipwright carefully examined the old wooden hull, planning the repairs needed to make it seaworthy again. "

Illustration watertight

watertight adjective

/ˈwɑː.tɚ.taɪt/

So tightly made that water cannot enter or escape.

"The new lunchbox is watertight, so my sandwich won't get soggy if it rains. "

Illustration indentation

indentation noun

/ɪnˌdɛnˈteɪʃən/

The act of indenting or state of being indented.

"The teacher asked us to use proper indentation when writing the code to make it easier to read. "

Illustration materials

materials noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/ /məˈtɪɹi.əlz/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Illustration ensuring

ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "