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caulking

 

[ หˆkษ”หkษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

construction

The process of sealing joints or seams in various structures or materials, typically using a waterproof filler or sealant.

Synonyms

filling, sealing, sealing compound

Examples of usage

  • The caulking around the bathtub needs to be replaced.
  • They applied caulking around the windows to prevent drafts.
Context #2 | Noun

shipbuilding

The material or substance used to seal the seams of wooden ships.

Synonyms

sealant, seam filler, ship caulk

Examples of usage

  • The shipbuilder used oakum and tar for caulking the ship.
Context #3 | Verb

construction

To seal joints or seams with caulking material.

Synonyms

fill, seal, sealant

Examples of usage

  • They are caulking the gaps in the wall to prevent water leakage.
  • The plumber will caulk around the pipe to ensure no leaks.

Translations

Translations of the word "caulking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น calafetagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคฒเฅ‡เค‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verkittung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perapat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตั€ะผะตั‚ะธะทะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uszczelnianie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒผใ‚ญใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท calfeutrage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ calafateo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dolgu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ€๋ด‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฏ ุงู„ุดู‚ูˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tฤ›snฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tesnenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅกซ็ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tesnjenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรฉttiefni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹า“ั‹ะทะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ™แƒ•แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doldurma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ calafateo

Etymology

The term 'caulking' has its origins in the 17th century, derived from the Middle English word 'caulk', which means to make watertight by filling in seams or joints. Caulking has been an essential technique in shipbuilding and construction for centuries, helping to prevent leaks and maintain structural integrity. The process has evolved over time with the development of various caulking materials and techniques.

See also: caulk.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,464, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.