calk

[US]/kɔːk/
[UK]/kalk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vto fill a gap with calk to prevent leaks, or to make something waterproof; to fit a metal tip to the bottom of a shoe, etc.
na piece of metal fitted to the bottom of a shoe or horse's hoof to prevent slipping
Word Forms
Present Participlecalking
Third Person Singularcalks
Pluralcalks
Past Tensecalked
Past Participlecalked

Phrases & Collocations

calk the joint

calk the seams

calk the edges

calk the cracks

calk the gaps

calk the windows

calk the doors

calk the roof

calk the bathtub

calk the pipes

Example Sentences

they decided to calk the windows to prevent drafts.

before winter, it's important to calk any gaps in the house.

he used a tube of calk to seal the bathtub.

make sure to calk around the sink to avoid leaks.

the contractor recommended we calk the exterior doors.

after calking the cracks, the room felt much warmer.

it's a good idea to calk around the windows for insulation.

she learned how to calk properly from the home improvement show.

we need to calk the baseboards to finish the room.

using the right calk can make a big difference in repairs.

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