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Calk
01
Stollen, Klaue
a metal projection on the underside of a horseshoe, designed to prevent slipping and improve traction
Beispiele
The blacksmith added a calk to the horseshoe for better grip on icy roads.
Der Schmied fügte dem Hufeisen einen Stollen hinzu, um besseren Halt auf eisigen Straßen zu gewährleisten.
Without a proper calk, the horse struggled to maintain footing on rocky terrain.
Ohne einen geeigneten Stollen kämpfte das Pferd darum, auf felsigem Gelände den Halt zu behalten.
to calk
01
to injure, especially a horse, with a calk or sharp projection on a shoe
Beispiele
The horse was accidentally calked during the race.
Improper shoeing can calk a horse's leg and cause lameness.
02
to seal joints or seams, especially in a ship, building, or pipe, using a waterproof material such as tar, putty, or caulking compound
Beispiele
The workers calked the seams of the wooden boat to prevent leaks.
He calked the bathroom tiles to stop water from seeping through.
03
to equip a shoe, especially a horse's shoe, with calks or projections for better traction
Beispiele
They calked the work boots for added grip on frozen ground.
The blacksmith calked the horse's shoes before the icy journey.
