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。
Without a proper calk, the horse struggled to maintain footing on rocky terrain.
適切な 蹄鉄の突起 がなければ、その馬は岩の多い地形で足場を維持するのに苦労した。
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.
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
例
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
例
They calked the work boots for added grip on frozen ground.
The blacksmith calked the horse's shoes before the icy journey.
