noun🔗ShareCramponA 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. "Le maréchal-ferrant a ajouté un crampon solide au fer à cheval pour l'empêcher de glisser du sabot du cheval.technicalvehicleanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCramponA 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. "Le bûcheron vérifia ses bottes, s'assurant que chaque crampon était solidement fixé avant de s'engager sur la pente raide et glacée.materialwearutilitytechnicalindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCalfeutrageCaulking."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.materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMastic, calfeutreA 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. "Le vieux mastic autour de la baignoire était fissuré et s'écaillait, je dois donc le remplacer pour éviter les dégâts des eaux.materialsubstancepropertybuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCalfeutrerTo 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. "Le charpentier de marine devait calfeutrer les espaces entre les planches de la coque en bois pour éviter les fuites pendant le voyage.nauticaltechnicalsailingmaterialvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCalfeutrerTo apply caulking to joints, cracks, or a juncture of different materials."I need to caulk around the bathtub to prevent water leaks. "Je dois calfeutrer autour de la baignoire pour éviter les fuites d'eau.materialpropertybuildingarchitecturetechnicalutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
