Шукати
Calk
01
шип, кіготь
a metal projection on the underside of a horseshoe, designed to prevent slipping and improve traction
Приклади
Without a proper calk, the horse struggled to maintain footing on rocky terrain.
Без належної шипки, кінь намагався утримати рівновагу на кам'янистій місцевості.
to calk
01
to injure, especially a horse, with a calk or sharp projection on a shoe
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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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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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The blacksmith calked the horse's shoes before the icy journey.
