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Calk
01
αγκίδα, νύχι
a metal projection on the underside of a horseshoe, designed to prevent slipping and improve traction
Παραδείγματα
The calk dug into the ground, helping the horse stay balanced.
Η αγκίδα χώθηκε στο έδαφος, βοηθώντας το άλογο να παραμείνει ισορροπημένο.
to calk
01
to injure, especially a horse, with a calk or sharp projection on a shoe
Παραδείγματα
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
Παραδείγματα
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
Παραδείγματα
Before the competition, he made sure all the horses were properly calked.
