Cari
Calk
01
paku, cakar
a metal projection on the underside of a horseshoe, designed to prevent slipping and improve traction
Contoh-contoh
The farrier replaced the worn calks before the race.
Tukang besi kuda mengganti paku yang aus sebelum balapan.
to calk
01
melukai dengan paku sepatu, cedera dengan tonjolan tajam
to injure, especially a horse, with a calk or sharp projection on a shoe
Contoh-contoh
He checked the hooves carefully to ensure none were calked.
Dia memeriksa kuku-kuku dengan hati-hati untuk memastikan tidak ada yang terluka oleh paku sepatu kuda.
02
mengalk, menyegel
to seal joints or seams, especially in a ship, building, or pipe, using a waterproof material such as tar, putty, or caulking compound
Contoh-contoh
Shipbuilders once calked decks with pitch and oakum.
Pembuat kapal dulu pernah menambal geladak dengan ter dan serat rami.
03
memaku, melengkapi dengan paku
to equip a shoe, especially a horse's shoe, with calks or projections for better traction
Contoh-contoh
Farmers often calked their animals' shoes during winter plowing.
Petani sering memasang tapal pada sepatu hewan mereka selama pembajakan musim dingin.
