English dictionary
calk
/k/O/k/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping
Synonyms calkinSource: WordNet 3.0
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A sharp-pointed piece of iron or steel projecting downward on the shoe of a horse or an ox, to prevent the animal from slipping; -- called also <i>calker</i>, <i>calkin</i>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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provide with calks
ExamplesCalk horse shoes.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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seal with caulking
Synonyms caulkSource: WordNet 3.0
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injure with a calk
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To drive tarred oakum into the seams between the planks of (a ship, boat, etc.), to prevent leaking. The calking is completed by smearing the seams with melted pitch.
Source: webster1913
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To copy, as a drawing, by rubbing the back of it with red or black chalk, and then passing a blunt style or needle over the lines, so as to leave a tracing on the paper or other thing against which it is laid or held.
Source: webster1913
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To furnish with calks, to prevent slipping on ice; as, to <i>calk</i> the shoes of a horse or an ox.
Source: webster1913