calk
calk · calks
A pointed projection on a horseshoe to prevent its slippingA pointed projection on a horseshoe to prevent its slipping.
US/kˈɔk/
Meaning
2 sensesA pointed projection on a horseshoe to prevent its slipping.
a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping
A spike on the sole of a boot to prevent slipping, particularly used in logging.
Near-synonym: cleat
Translations
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