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caulk

/kɑk/ /kælk/

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noun

Clavo de herradura

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. "

El herrero añadió un clavo de herradura fuerte a la herradura para evitar que se resbalara del casco del caballo.

technical vehicle animal

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noun

Clavo

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. "

El leñador revisó sus botas, asegurándose de que cada clavo estuviera firmemente sujeto antes de subir por la empinada y helada pendiente.

material wear utility technical industry work

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noun

Calafateo

Examples :

"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.

material building

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noun

Masilla, sellador

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. "

La masilla vieja alrededor de la bañera estaba agrietada y se descascaraba, así que necesito reemplazarla para evitar daños por agua.

material substance property building architecture

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verb

Calafatear

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. "

El carpintero naval necesitaba calafatear los huecos entre las tablas del casco de madera para evitar fugas durante el viaje.

nautical technical sailing material vehicle

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verb

Calafatear

To apply caulking to joints, cracks, or a juncture of different materials.

Examples :

"I need to caulk around the bathtub to prevent water leaks. "

Necesito calafatear alrededor de la bañera para evitar fugas de agua.

material property building architecture technical utility

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verb