Calk
01
brodd, klo
a metal projection on the underside of a horseshoe, designed to prevent slipping and improve traction
Exempel
The blacksmith added a calk to the horseshoe for better grip on icy roads.
Smeden lade till en brodd på hästskon för bättre grepp på isiga vägar.
Without a proper calk, the horse struggled to maintain footing on rocky terrain.
Utan en lämplig brodd kämpade hästen för att behålla fotfästet på klippig mark.
to calk
01
to injure, especially a horse, with a calk or sharp projection on a shoe
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
They calked the work boots for added grip on frozen ground.
The blacksmith calked the horse's shoes before the icy journey.
