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Meaning of caulk

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

caulk

Pronunciation:/kɑk//kælk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A pointed projection on a horseshoe to prevent it slipping.

  2. A spike on the sole of a boot to prevent slipping, particularly used in logging

noun

Definitions

  1. Caulking.

  2. 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.

verb

Definitions

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

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

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