Caulked: meaning, definitions and examples
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caulked
[ kษหkt ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น calafetado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฒ เคเคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช verfugt
๐ฎ๐ฉ dikalaf
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะบะปะฐะดะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ uszczelniony
๐ฏ๐ต ใณใผใญใณใฐใใใ
๐ซ๐ท calfeutrรฉ
๐ช๐ธ sellado
๐น๐ท mastiklenmiล
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝํน๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุก ุจุงูู ุงุฏุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ tฤsnฤnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ tesnenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅกซ็ผ็
๐ธ๐ฎ zatesnjen
๐ฎ๐ธ fyllt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะปััััะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sฤฑxฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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