calk Meaning & Definition
What Does Calk Mean?
Calk is a noun that means A pointed projection on a horseshoe to prevent its slipping. It can also mean A spike on the sole of a boot to prevent slipping, particularly used in logging. As a verb, it means Alternative spelling of caulk. As a verb, it means 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.
Calk: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kælk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | calkin and caulk |
| Plural | calks |
| Verb forms | calks, calking, calked |
Calk Definition (Noun)
- A pointed projection on a horseshoe to prevent its slipping.
- A spike on the sole of a boot to prevent slipping, particularly used in logging.
- Alternative form of caulk (“a short sleep, nap”).
Calk as a Verb
- Alternative spelling of caulk.
- 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.
- 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.
Noun
- A pointed projection on a horseshoe to prevent it slipping.
Verb
- To drive oakum into the seams of a ship's wooden deck or hull to make it watertight.
- To apply caulking to joints, cracks, or a juncture of different materials.
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Synonyms of Calk
Calk synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Calk
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Calk in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
calk (plural calks)
calk (third-person singular simple present calks, present participle calking, simple past and past participle calked)
Words That Rhyme With Calk
Origin of Calk
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Origin 2: From French calque, ultimately derived from Latin calcō (“to trample”).[1] Doublet of calque.
Origin 3: This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.
Calk Pronunciation
Calk is pronounced //kælk// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Calk
Is calk a noun or a verb?
Calk is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for calk?
Close synonyms of calk are calkin and caulk. See the full list of calk synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of calk?
The plural of calk is calks.
What is the past tense of calk?
The past tense of calk is calked. The present participle is calking.