Noun: caulk kok
- A waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight
"He applied caulk around the windows to prevent leaks";
- caulking, calk [US]
- A metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping
"The farrier added caulks to the horseshoes for better traction on icy roads";
- calk [US], calkin
- Seal with caulking
"caulk the window";
- calk [US]
- (animal husbandry) provide with calks
"caulk horse shoes";
- calk [US]
- Injure with a calk
"The horse accidentally caulked itself while running";
- calk [US]
- (nautical) drive oakum or other material into seams of wooden boats to make them watertight
"The shipwright caulked the vessel's hull";
- calk [US]
Derived forms: caulks, caulked, caulking
Type of: cleat, furnish, injure, offer, provide, render, seal, seal off, sealant, sealer, supply, wound
Encyclopedia: Caulk