EGAVE

calk

About 0.06 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun A pointed projection on a horseshoe to prevent its slipping.
  2. noun A spike on the sole of a boot to prevent slipping, particularly used in logging.
  3. noun Alternative form of caulk (“a short sleep, nap”).
  4. verb Alternative spelling of caulk.
  5. verb 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.
  6. verb Alternative form of caulk (“to take a short sleep, nap”).
  7. verb To copy (a drawing) by rubbing the back of it with red or black chalk, and then passing a blunt stylus or needle over the lines, so as to leave a tracing on the paper or other thing against which it is laid or held.

Similar words

calkin caulk calker cleat caulken caltrop cavel calthrop cantle caulkin

Often followed by

the for and to it of up del on

Word family

calked calking calkings calks caulk caulked caulker caulkers caulking caulkings

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