calk
To make an indentation in the edge of a metal plate, as along a seam in a steam boiler…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.
Meaning
2 sensesTo 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.
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.
- injure with a calk
- provide with calks
- seal with caulking
Origin
From French calque, ultimately derived from Latin calcō (“to trample”). Doublet of calquFrom French calque, ultimately derived from Latin calcō (“to trample”). Doublet of calque.
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Forms
calks, calking, calked, calkedSynonyms
1 synonyms- seal with caulking:caulk
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle