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Calk
01
crampon, griffe
a metal projection on the underside of a horseshoe, designed to prevent slipping and improve traction
Exemples
Without a proper calk, the horse struggled to maintain footing on rocky terrain.
Sans un crampon approprié, le cheval a eu du mal à maintenir son équilibre sur un terrain rocheux.
to calk
01
to injure, especially a horse, with a calk or sharp projection on a shoe
Exemples
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
Exemples
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
Exemples
The blacksmith calked the horse's shoes before the icy journey.
