Caulked: meaning, definitions and examples

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caulked

 

[ kษ”หkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

construction sealing

Caulked is the past tense of caulk, which means to seal a gap or joint in a structure, such as a building, using a waterproof filler. Commonly used in construction and plumbing, caulking helps prevent water damage and air leaks.

Synonyms

closed, filled, sealed

Examples of usage

  • The workers caulked the edges of the windows to prevent drafts.
  • After painting, she caulked the seams for a finished look.
  • The plumber caulked the tub to stop leaks.

Translations

Translations of the word "caulked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น calafetado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคฒ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verfugt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dikalaf

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะบะปะฐะดะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uszczelniony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒผใ‚ญใƒณใ‚ฐใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท calfeutrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sellado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mastiklenmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”ํ‚น๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ูŠุก ุจุงู„ู…ุงุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tฤ›snฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tesnenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅกซ็ผ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zatesnjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fyllt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะปั‚ั‹ั€ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑxฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sellado

Etymology

The word 'caulk' originates from the Old French term 'calquer', which meant 'to stop up a hole'. It is derived from the Latin word 'calcare', meaning 'to tread' or 'to press down', reflecting the idea of sealing or compressing material into a space. The term has been in use in the English language since the 14th century, primarily associated with the maritime context where ships needed to be sealed against water. Over time, the application of caulking expanded into construction and home maintenance, becoming a staple term in trade and craftsmanship. The evolution of caulking materials from natural substances to modern synthetic compounds has transformed the durability and effectiveness of the caulking process.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,253 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.