'caulker
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caulk or calk (kɔːk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to stop up (cracks, crevices, etc) with a filler |
| 2. | nautical to pack (the seams) between the planks of the bottom of (a vessel) with waterproof material to prevent leakage |
| [C15: from Old Northern French cauquer to press down, from Latin calcāre to trample, from calx heel] | |
| calk or calk | |
| —vb | |
| [C15: from Old Northern French cauquer to press down, from Latin calcāre to trample, from calx heel] | |
| 'caulker or calk | |
| —n | |
| 'calker or calk | |
| —n | |
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