calk

名词 n. 动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A pointed projection on a horseshoe to prevent its slipping.
  2. A spike on the sole of a boot to prevent slipping, particularly used in logging.
    — Near-synonym: cleat
  3. Alternative form of caulk (“a short sleep, nap”). alt-of,alternative
动词 v.
  1. Alternative spelling of caulk. alt-of,alternative,dated,possibly
    — When a joint was calked, the bell piece was then separated,
  2. To copy (a drawing) by rubbing the back of it with red or black chalk, and then passing a blunt stylus or needle over the lines, so as to leave a tracing on the paper or other thing against which it is laid or held.
  3. To make an indentation in the edge of a metal plate, as along a seam in a steam boiler or an iron ship, to force the edge of the upper plate hard against the lower and so fill the crevice.
  4. Alternative form of caulk (“to take a short sleep, nap”). alt-of,alternative

词形变化

calks plural calks present,singular,third-person calking participle,present calked participle,past calked past calks present,singular,third-person calking participle,present calked participle,past calked past calque alternative

词汇关系

衍生词
calker recalk
相关词
roughshod

词源

From French calque, ultimately derived from Latin calcō (“to trample”). Doublet of calque.
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