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calking

/ˈkɔːkɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːkɪŋ/

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verb

Calfeutrer

To 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.

Examples :

"The shipbuilders were calking the metal plates of the hull, hammering the edges to create a watertight seal. "

Les constructeurs navals calfeutraient les plaques métalliques de la coque, martelant les bords pour créer une étanchéité.

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verb

Calfater

To drive oakum into the seams of a ship's wooden deck or hull to make it watertight.

Examples :

"The shipwright carefully calked the seams of the wooden boat to prevent leaks. "

Le charpentier a soigneusement calfaté les coutures du bateau en bois pour éviter les fuites.

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verb

Calfeutrer

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

Examples :

"The homeowner is calking around the bathtub to prevent water leaks. "

Le propriétaire calfeutre autour de la baignoire pour éviter les fuites d'eau.

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verb

curse language word

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noun

Matériau d'étanchéité, calfatage

A sealing material used to seal joints between heterogeneous materials in many kinds of construction and manufacture.

Examples :

"Oakum was used for the caulking of the hulls of wooden ships."

L'étoupe était utilisée pour le calfatage des coques des navires en bois.

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