calk

Signification (Anglais)

Noun

1. A pointed projection on a horseshoe to prevent its slipping.
2. A spike on the sole of a boot to prevent slipping, particularly used in logging.
3. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of caulk (“a short sleep, nap”).

Verb

1. (alt-of, alternative, dated, possibly) Alternative spelling of caulk.
2. To make an indentation in the edge of a metal plate, as along a seam in a steam boiler or an iron ship, to force the edge of the upper plate hard against the lower and so fill the crevice.
3. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of caulk (“to take a short sleep, nap”).

Verb

To copy (a drawing) by rubbing the back of it with red or black chalk, and then passing a blunt stylus or needle over the lines, so as to leave a tracing on the paper or other thing against which it is laid or held.

Concepts

calfater

étanche

calfeutrer

étouper

munir de crampons

Synonymes

caulk

calkin

pack

fuller

rough

grave

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packing

patch

plug

putty

shimming

spike

stopple

stuffing

trace

belt up

fullering

trace over

bung

gap filling

choke up

clog

copy

crampon

Traductions

calafatear

kalefateren

abdichten

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breeuwen

kalfateren

kalfatern

enmasillar

calafatar

pausen

calqueren

rampone

calafatejar

calafatare

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