Meaning

A pointed projection on a horseshoe to prevent its slipping..

Definitions by Sense

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”).
4. (possibly dated) Alternative spelling of caulk.
5. 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.
6. Alternative form of caulk (“to take a short sleep, nap”).
7. 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.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: cleat

When a joint was calked, the bell piece was then separated,

Word Forms

• calks
• calking
• calked
• calque

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When Should You Use Calk?

Use calk when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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