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Calk
01
tüske, karom
a metal projection on the underside of a horseshoe, designed to prevent slipping and improve traction
Példák
The blacksmith added a calk to the horseshoe for better grip on icy roads.
A kovács egy tüsket adott a patkóhoz, hogy jobb legyen a tapadás a jeges utakon.
Without a proper calk, the horse struggled to maintain footing on rocky terrain.
Megfelelő sarkantyú nélkül a ló küzdött az egyensúly megőrzéséért a sziklás terepen.
to calk
01
to injure, especially a horse, with a calk or sharp projection on a shoe
Példák
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
Példák
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
Példák
They calked the work boots for added grip on frozen ground.
The blacksmith calked the horse's shoes before the icy journey.
