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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 calk dug into the ground, helping the horse stay balanced.
Il rampone si conficcò nel terreno, aiutando il cavallo a rimanere in equilibrio.
to calk
01
to injure, especially a horse, with a calk or sharp projection on a shoe
Esempi
The stablehand treated the wound where the mare had been calked.
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 plumber calked the pipe joints for a watertight seal.
03
to equip a shoe, especially a horse's shoe, with calks or projections for better traction
Esempi
Before the competition, he made sure all the horses were properly calked.
