Calk
01
蹄铁防滑钉, 爪
a metal projection on the underside of a horseshoe, designed to prevent slipping and improve traction
例子
Without a proper calk, the horse struggled to maintain footing on rocky terrain.
没有合适的 蹄铁钉，马在岩石地形上难以保持平衡。
to calk
01
to injure, especially a horse, with a calk or sharp projection on a shoe
例子
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
例子
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
例子
The blacksmith calked the horse's shoes before the icy journey.
