Calk
01
شوكة, مخلب
a metal projection on the underside of a horseshoe, designed to prevent slipping and improve traction
أمثلة
The calk dug into the ground, helping the horse stay balanced.
السن حفر في الأرض، مما ساعد الحصان على البقاء متوازناً.
to calk
01
to injure, especially a horse, with a calk or sharp projection on a shoe
أمثلة
The stablehand treated the wound where the mare had been calked.
02
to seal joints or seams, especially in a ship, building, or pipe, using a waterproof material such as tar, putty, or caulking compound
أمثلة
The plumber calked the pipe joints for a watertight seal.
03
to equip a shoe, especially a horse's shoe, with calks or projections for better traction
أمثلة
Before the competition, he made sure all the horses were properly calked.
