calk

Meaning

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. Alternative form of caulk (“a short sleep, nap”)

Verb

1. 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. 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.

Synonyms

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