calk
verb (1)variant spelling of caulk
: to stop up and make tight against leakage (something, such as a boat or its seams, the cracks in a window frame, or the joints of a pipe)
calk
noun
\ ˈkȯk
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variants:
or caulk
Definition of calk (Entry 2 of 3)
: a cleat on the shoe of a horse to prevent slipping
also
: a similar device worn on the sole of a shoe
calk
verb (2)
variants:
or caulk
calked
or caulked;
calking
or caulking;
calks
or caulks
Definition of calk (Entry 3 of 3)
Examples of calk in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Worn-out calks are removed promptly with chisel and hammer. — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, "The Lost Art of Floating Logs Down the River," 16 Feb. 2019 These holes are filled with square pegs of white pine and new calks driven into the wood. — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, "The Lost Art of Floating Logs Down the River," 16 Feb. 2019 On the inside, use weatherstripping provided by the manufacturer; on the outside, use calk around the perimeter to ensure a good seal. — Brian Resnick, Popular Mechanics, "How to Install a Window Air-Conditioner Unit," 13 Aug. 2010These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'calk.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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