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
The blacksmith added a calk to the horseshoe for better grip on icy roads.
铁匠在马蹄铁上添加了一个防滑钉，以在结冰的道路上获得更好的抓地力。
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
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
例子
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
例子
They calked the work boots for added grip on frozen ground.
The blacksmith calked the horse's shoes before the icy journey.
