noun🔗ShareClavo de herraduraA pointed projection on a horseshoe to prevent it slipping."The blacksmith added a strong caulk to the horseshoe to prevent it from slipping off the horse's hoof. "El herrero añadió un clavo de herradura fuerte a la herradura para evitar que se resbalara del casco del caballo.technicalvehicleanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClavoA spike on the sole of a boot to prevent slipping, particularly used in logging"The logger checked his boots, making sure each caulk was firmly attached before heading up the steep, icy slope. "El leñador revisó sus botas, asegurándose de que cada clavo estuviera firmemente sujeto antes de subir por la empinada y helada pendiente.materialwearutilitytechnicalindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCalafateoCaulking."The old window frame needed new caulk to prevent water from leaking inside. "El viejo marco de la ventana necesitaba un nuevo calafateo para evitar que el agua se filtrara dentro.materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMasilla, selladorA 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."The old caulk around the bathtub was cracked and peeling, so I need to replace it to prevent water damage. "La masilla vieja alrededor de la bañera estaba agrietada y se descascaraba, así que necesito reemplazarla para evitar daños por agua.materialsubstancepropertybuildingarchitectureChat 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 needed to caulk the gaps between the planks of the wooden hull to prevent leaks during the voyage. "El carpintero naval necesitaba calafatear los huecos entre las tablas del casco de madera para evitar fugas durante el viaje.nauticaltechnicalsailingmaterialvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCalafatearTo apply caulking to joints, cracks, or a juncture of different materials."I need to caulk around the bathtub to prevent water leaks. "Necesito calafatear alrededor de la bañera para evitar fugas de agua.materialpropertybuildingarchitecturetechnicalutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
