单词 | calk |
释义 | calk calk1 /kawk/, v.t. , n. caulk. calk2 /kawk/, n. 1. Also, calkin. a projection on a horseshoe to prevent slipping on ice, pavement, etc. See illus. under horseshoe. 2. Also, calker. a similar device on the heel or sole of a shoe to prevent slipping. v.t. 3. to provide with calks. 4. to injure with a calk. [1580-90; perh. a back formation from CALKIN, taken as a verb calk + -in prp. suffix (ME -inde), confused with -ING2] |
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