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Calk
01
kalyo, kuko
a metal projection on the underside of a horseshoe, designed to prevent slipping and improve traction
Mga Halimbawa
The blacksmith added a calk to the horseshoe for better grip on icy roads.
Idinagdag ng panday ang isang kalawit sa bakal ng kabayo para sa mas mahusay na pagkakahawak sa mga malamig na kalsada.
Without a proper calk, the horse struggled to maintain footing on rocky terrain.
Nang walang angkop na kalso, nahirapan ang kabayo na panatilihin ang pagkakatayo sa mabatong lupain.
to calk
01
to injure, especially a horse, with a calk or sharp projection on a shoe
Mga Halimbawa
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
Mga Halimbawa
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
Mga Halimbawa
They calked the work boots for added grip on frozen ground.
The blacksmith calked the horse's shoes before the icy journey.
