calk
/kawk/US // kɔk //UK // (kɔːk) //
白垩,白垩纪,白垩的
Definitions
n.名词 noun
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- : Also calkin. a projection on a horseshoe to prevent slipping on ice, pavement, etc.
- : Also calker. a similar device on the heel or sole of a shoe to prevent slipping.
v.有主动词 verb
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- : to provide with calks.
- : to injure with a calk.
Examples
Yes, I always chunk well and calk good with moss before I mud it, then you have a good warm camp.
They make honey from this tree; also oakum with which to calk ships, which lasts in the water, when that from here would rot.
There can be grouped in the class of infectious affections such conditions as nail pricks, calk wounds and canker.
In some instances, the pastern joint is opened by calk wounds and then, of course, an infectious arthritis succeeds the injury.
If so, make them tight with batten strips or, if very loose, calk them with oakum.
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