Calk
01
편자 돌기, 발톱
a metal projection on the underside of a horseshoe, designed to prevent slipping and improve traction
예시들
The blacksmith added a calk to the horseshoe for better grip on icy roads.
대장장이는 빙판길에서 더 나은 접지력을 위해 말굽에 미끄럼 방지 쐐기를 추가했다.
Without a proper calk, the horse struggled to maintain footing on rocky terrain.
적절한 굽 없이, 그 말은 바위 지형에서 발을 디디기 위해 애썼다.
to calk
01
to injure, especially a horse, with a calk or sharp projection on a shoe
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
They calked the work boots for added grip on frozen ground.
The blacksmith calked the horse's shoes before the icy journey.
