verb🔗ShareCalfeutrerTo 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. "Le charpentier de marine a calfeutré la jointure sur la nouvelle plaque de métal, assurant ainsi une étanchéité parfaite.technicalmaterialnauticalbuildingindustrytechnologymachineworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCalfaterTo 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. "Le charpentier de marine a soigneusement calfaté la coque en bois du bateau de pêche pour éviter les fuites.nauticalsailingtechnicalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCalfeutrerTo apply caulking to joints, cracks, or a juncture of different materials."The plumber calked the gap around the bathtub to prevent leaks. "Le plombier a calfeutré l'espace autour de la baignoire pour éviter les fuites.buildingmaterialarchitecturetechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
