Cari
Calk
01
paku, cakar
a metal projection on the underside of a horseshoe, designed to prevent slipping and improve traction
Contoh-contoh
The blacksmith added a calk to the horseshoe for better grip on icy roads.
Pandai besi menambahkan paku ke sepatu kuda untuk cengkeraman yang lebih baik di jalanan yang licin.
Without a proper calk, the horse struggled to maintain footing on rocky terrain.
Tanpa paku yang tepat, kuda itu berjuang untuk menjaga keseimbangan di medan berbatu.
to calk
01
to injure, especially a horse, with a calk or sharp projection on a shoe
Contoh-contoh
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
Contoh-contoh
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
Contoh-contoh
They calked the work boots for added grip on frozen ground.
The blacksmith calked the horse's shoes before the icy journey.
