verb🔗ShareCalafatearTo 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. "El carpintero naval calafateó la costura en la nueva placa de metal, asegurando un ajuste hermético.technicalmaterialnauticalbuildingindustrytechnologymachineworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCalafatearTo 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. "El carpintero de ribera calafateó cuidadosamente el casco de madera del barco pesquero para evitar fugas.nauticalsailingtechnicalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCalafatearTo apply caulking to joints, cracks, or a juncture of different materials."The plumber calked the gap around the bathtub to prevent leaks. "El fontanero calafateó la abertura alrededor de la bañera para evitar fugas.buildingmaterialarchitecturetechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
