noun Download 🔗Share 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. " technical vehicle animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " material wear utility technical industry work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Caulking. Examples : "The old window frame needed new caulk to prevent water from leaking inside. " material building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " material substance property building architecture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. " nautical technical sailing material vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To apply caulking to joints, cracks, or a juncture of different materials. Examples : "I need to caulk around the bathtub to prevent water leaks. " material property building architecture technical utility Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading