calking

Meanings

• verb

  The act of filling in the seams or joints of a surface with a material, typically for waterproofing or sealing.

  - "The sailor carefully calked the boat's seams before setting sail."
  - "The roofer spent hours calking the flat roof to make it watertight."

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Synonyms

caulk

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Variants

List of all variants of calking that leads to same result
calk , calked , calking , calks , caulk , caulked , caulker , caulkers , caulking , caulks , calkings , caulkings

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to fill with chalk' or 'to mark with chalk'.

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Trivia

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1. Calking is an essential skill for sailors and boaters to ensure their vessels stay watertight.

2. The term 'calking' is derived from the Old English word 'calce' meaning 'to fill with chalk'.

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Related Concepts

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1. sealing: The process of making a surface or an object airtight or watertight.

2. waterproofing: The process of making a surface or an object resistant to water penetration.

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Culture

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Calking has been used in various industries such as construction, boating, and roofing for sealing and waterproofing purposes. It is also used in the production of certain types of footwear.

How to Memorize "calking"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of filling in seams or joints with a material to seal or waterproof a surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'calking' with the idea of sealing or waterproofing a surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Calking keeps the water from balking' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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