calk

• Существительное, обозначающее металлический выступ или шип на подкове, предназначенный для обеспечения сцепления и предотвращения скольжения.

A noun referring to a metal projection or cleat on the bottom of a horseshoe, designed to provide traction and prevent slipping.

1. Horseshoe cleatC1formal

   A metal projection or cleat on the bottom of a horseshoe, designed to provide traction and prevent slipping on smooth or icy surfaces.

   Шип на подкове

   • The farrier added a new calk to the horse's shoe for winter riding.
   • The horse slipped less on the wet pavement after the calk was fitted.
   • He inspected the calk to ensure it was securely attached to the shoe.

   Synonymscalkin

• Глагол, означающий герметизировать или делать водонепроницаемым, заполняя стыки или трещины водонепроницаемым материалом.

A verb meaning to seal or make watertight by filling joints or cracks with a waterproof material.

1. Provide with calksC1formal

   To fit or equip a shoe or boot with a sharp metal spike (calk) to prevent slipping, especially on ice or hard surfaces.

   Оснащать шипами

   • The farrier calked the horse's shoes for winter riding.
   • He calked his boots before the mountain hike.
   • The blacksmith calked the work boots for better traction.

2. Seal with caulkingB2formaltechnical

   To fill or seal a joint, seam, or gap with a waterproof material (caulk) to prevent leaks or drafts.

   Заделать герметиком

   • They calked the windows to stop the cold air from coming in.
   • The plumber calked around the bathtub to prevent water damage.
   • He calked the seams of the boat to make it watertight.

   Synonymscaulkclosefillplugsealstopstuffwaterproof

3. Injure with a calkC2formal

   To wound or damage using a sharp metal spike (calk) on a shoe or boot.

   Ранить шипом

   • The horse accidentally calked the groom's foot.
   • He calked his own leg while climbing over the fence.
   • The worker was calked by a stray boot in the crowded shed.

   Antonymshealmendprotectrepair