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Calk
01
țepușă, gheară
a metal projection on the underside of a horseshoe, designed to prevent slipping and improve traction
Exemple
The blacksmith added a calk to the horseshoe for better grip on icy roads.
Fierarul a adăugat un cui la potcoavă pentru o mai bună aderență pe drumurile înghețate.
Without a proper calk, the horse struggled to maintain footing on rocky terrain.
Fără un cui adecvat, calul s-a străduit să-și mențină echilibrul pe teren stâncos.
to calk
01
to injure, especially a horse, with a calk or sharp projection on a shoe
Exemple
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
Exemple
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
Exemple
They calked the work boots for added grip on frozen ground.
The blacksmith calked the horse's shoes before the icy journey.
