caulking

caulking
Caulk Caulk, n. 1. See {Calk}. [1913 Webster]

2. a viscous semisolid material of varying composition used to fill in seams of objects which are exposed to water, such as wooden ships or bath tiles; -- called also {calk} and {caulking}. After applying in a semisolid form, the material hardens and dries to form a waterproof seal. It is used in the process of caulking. It is sometimes applied together with a rope-like cord to fill larger seams. [PJC]


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