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steg, klauw
a metal projection on the underside of a horseshoe, designed to prevent slipping and improve traction
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The blacksmith added a calk to the horseshoe for better grip on icy roads.
De smid voegde een steg toe aan het hoefijzer voor een betere grip op ijzige wegen.
Without a proper calk, the horse struggled to maintain footing on rocky terrain.
Zonder een goede steg had het paard moeite om zijn evenwicht te bewaren op rotsachtig terrein.
to calk
01
to injure, especially a horse, with a calk or sharp projection on a shoe
Voorbeelden
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
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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
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They calked the work boots for added grip on frozen ground.
The blacksmith calked the horse's shoes before the icy journey.
