Calk
01
蹄鉄の突起, 爪
a metal projection on the underside of a horseshoe, designed to prevent slipping and improve traction
例
The blacksmith added a calk to the horseshoe for better grip on icy roads.
鍛冶屋は氷の張った道でのグリップを良くするために蹄鉄に滑り止めを追加した。
to calk
01
to injure, especially a horse, with a calk or sharp projection on a shoe
例
The horse was accidentally calked during the race.
02
to seal joints or seams, especially in a ship, building, or pipe, using a waterproof material such as tar, putty, or caulking compound
例
The workers calked the seams of the wooden boat to prevent leaks.
03
to equip a shoe, especially a horse's shoe, with calks or projections for better traction
例
They calked the work boots for added grip on frozen ground.
