CALKED Meaning and
Definition
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Calked is the past tense and past participle of the verb "calk". The verb "calk" has several definitions depending on the context:
1. To calk refers to the process of filling or sealing gaps or seams in a structure using an elastic material such as rope, oakum, or sealant. This is commonly done to prevent leakage of water or air, such as in boats, windows, or pipes. When a structure is calked, it becomes more weatherproof, secure, and less prone to damage.
2. In a different context, calking can refer to damaging or impairing the hoofs of a horse in order to improve traction on slippery surfaces. This practice usually involves attaching metal or rubber calks, also known as "horse shoe studs" or "horseshoe caulks," to the horse's shoes. The calked shoes provide extra grip, preventing slips and falls.
In summary, "calked" is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "calk", which primarily means to seal or fill gaps in a structure or to attach additional traction devices to a horse's shoes. The term is commonly used in construction and shipbuilding industries, as well as horse racing and equestrian sports.
Common Misspellings for CALKED
Etymology of CALKED
The word calk originated from Old Norse kaulkr, which means chalk, limestone. It was borrowed into Old English and later transformed into calk. Originally, calk referred to a type of limestone used as mortar or putty for sealing gaps or cracks in ships and buildings.
Over time, the term to calk was developed to describe the process of sealing or waterproofing the seams of wooden vessels. It involves forcing oakum (tightly twisted fibers made from old ropes) or another type of caulking material into the seams between the wooden boards of a ship, making it watertight.
The verb form calked is the past tense of calk.
Similar spelling words for CALKED
- cloaked,
- Calked,
- caulked,
- clocked,
- Clicked,
- Talked,
- Clanked,
- Calmed,
- Walked,
- balked,
- Clucked,
- Cackled,
- calk,
- Caked,
- called.
Conjugate verb Calked
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