caulk
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- noun
- /kɔk/
- Specialized
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masilla
- I have used removable caulk for such repairs, just to get through the winter.
- caulk gun
- silicone caulk
- bead of caulk
Examples
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For the best results, apply a smooth line of caulk along the edges of the trim to ensure a tight seal.
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Regular household caulk, on the other hand, has many household uses as well.
Blog text (16) -
In winter, you press caulk into the windows; in summer, you're putting up the screens.
Fiction book (1993) -
To test that the caulk did not leach lead, samples of water exposed only to the caulk were analyzed.
Academic text (2002) -
When we re-seated the toilet, we put clear silicone caulk all around the bottom of the toilet and sealed it to the tile.
Blog text (31) -
I gouged out the old dry caulk with a putty knife and a screwdriver, recaulked, primed, painted a first coat, and painted a second coat.
Academic text (2000) -
The contractor used a tube of caulk to seal the gaps around the bathtub to prevent leaks.
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Homeowners often stock up on caulk before starting a renovation project to avoid water damage.
Synonyms
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3.7
A material that closes something tightly to keep out air or water
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4.2
A material used on joints and cracks to stop water getting through
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5.8
A waterproof material that fills gaps around windows or bathtubs to stop water entering
A substance that fills cracks and gaps to stop leaks of water or air
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Caulk for the material comes from the same old idea of a 'plug' that stops water from getting through. So caulk is the waterproof filler you put into cracks and joints to prevent leaks.