1. A metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping
   "The farrier added calks to the horseshoes for better traction on icy roads";
   - calkin, caulk
    
2. A waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight
   "He applied calk around the windows to prevent leaks";
   - caulk, caulking

1. Seal with caulking
   "calk the window";
   - caulk
    
2. (animal husbandry) provide with calks
   "calk horse shoes";
   - caulk
    
3. Injure with a calk
   "The horse accidentally calked itself while running";
   - caulk
    
4. (nautical) drive oakum or other material into seams of wooden boats to make them watertight
   "The shipwright calked the vessel's hull";
   - caulk

Sounds like: cork, Cork, caulk

Derived forms: calked, calks, calking

Type of: cleat, furnish, injure, offer, provide, render, seal, seal off, sealant, sealer, supply, wound

Encyclopedia: Calk, Kentucky