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caulk

/kɑk/ /kælk/

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noun

Crampon

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. "

Le maréchal-ferrant a ajouté un crampon solide au fer à cheval pour l'empêcher de glisser du sabot du cheval.

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noun

Crampon

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. "

Le bûcheron vérifia ses bottes, s'assurant que chaque crampon était solidement fixé avant de s'engager sur la pente raide et glacée.

material wear utility technical industry work

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noun

Calfeutrage

Examples :

"The old window frame needed new caulk to prevent water from leaking inside. "

Le vieux cadre de fenêtre avait besoin d'un nouveau calfeutrage pour empêcher l'eau de fuir à l'intérieur.

material building

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noun

Mastic, calfeutre

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. "

Le vieux mastic autour de la baignoire était fissuré et s'écaillait, je dois donc le remplacer pour éviter les dégâts des eaux.

material substance property building architecture

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verb

Calfeutrer

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. "

Le charpentier de marine devait calfeutrer les espaces entre les planches de la coque en bois pour éviter les fuites pendant le voyage.

nautical technical sailing material vehicle

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verb

Calfeutrer

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

Examples :

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

Je dois calfeutrer autour de la baignoire pour éviter les fuites d'eau.

material property building architecture technical utility

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