calk

plural calks

1. A pointed projection on a horseshoe to prevent its slipping.

   Synonyms: calkin, caulkin, caulken

2. A spike on the sole of a boot to prevent slipping, particularly used in logging.

   Near-synonym: cleat

   Synonyms: cleat

3. alternativeAlternative form of caulk (“a short sleep, nap”).

present singular third person calks · participle present calking · participle past calked · past calked

1. alternativedatedpossiblyAlternative spelling of caulk.

   When a joint was calked, the bell piece was then separated,

   1915 April 1, Gas Age, volume 35, page 328

2. To make an indentation in the edge of a metal plate, as along a seam in a steam boiler or an iron ship, to force the edge of the upper plate hard against the lower and so fill the crevice.
3. alternativeAlternative form of caulk (“to take a short sleep, nap”).

present singular third person calks · participle present calking · participle past calked · past calked · alternative calque

1. To copy (a drawing) by rubbing the back of it with red or black chalk, and then passing a blunt stylus or needle over the lines, so as to leave a tracing on the paper or other thing against which it is laid or held.

plural Calks

1. countableuncountableA surname from German.
2. countableuncountableAn unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Kentucky, United States.