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Calk
01
rampone, artiglio
a metal projection on the underside of a horseshoe, designed to prevent slipping and improve traction
Esempi
The blacksmith added a calk to the horseshoe for better grip on icy roads.
Il fabbro aggiunse un rampone al ferro di cavallo per una migliore presa su strade ghiacciate.
Without a proper calk, the horse struggled to maintain footing on rocky terrain.
Senza un rampone adeguato, il cavallo ha faticato a mantenere l'equilibrio sul terreno roccioso.
to calk
01
to injure, especially a horse, with a calk or sharp projection on a shoe
Esempi
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
Esempi
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
Esempi
They calked the work boots for added grip on frozen ground.
The blacksmith calked the horse's shoes before the icy journey.
