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calking

/ˈkɔːkɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːkɪŋ/

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 shipbuilders were calking the metal plates of the hull, hammering the edges to create a watertight seal. "
nautical technical building industry machine

Related Words

Illustration heterogeneous

heterogeneous adjective

/hɛ.tə.ɹə.ˈdʒiː.niː.əs/

Diverse in kind or nature; composed of diverse parts.

"He had a large and heterogeneous collection of books."

Illustration hammering

hammering verb

/ˈhæmərɪŋ/ /ˈhæmrɪŋ/

To strike repeatedly with a hammer, some other implement, the fist, etc.

"Tony hammered on the door to try to get him to open."

Illustration manufacture

manufacture noun

/ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/ /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ/

The action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale.

"The factory's efficient manufacture of toys allowed them to sell many at a low price. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

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

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

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

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 shipbuilders

shipbuilders noun

/ˈʃɪpˌbɪldərz/ /ˈʃɪpˌbɪldɚz/

A person who builds vessels such as ships and boats.

"The shipbuilders worked hard to finish the new ferry before the summer tourist season. "

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

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 homeowner

homeowner noun

/ˈhoʊmoʊnər/ /ˈhoʊməʊnər/

Someone who owns a house

"The homeowner painted the front door a cheerful shade of blue. "