calk

/kɔk/
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Other forms: calked; calking; calks

Definitions of calk
  1. noun
    a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping
    synonyms: calkin
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    type of:
    cleat
    a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping
  2. verb
    provide with calks
    “calk horse shoes”
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    type of:
    furnish, provide, render, supply
    give something useful or necessary to
  3. verb
    injure with a calk
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    type of:
    injure, wound
    cause injuries or bodily harm to
  4. verb
    seal with caulking
    synonyms: caulk
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    type of:
    seal, seal off
    make tight; secure against leakage
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