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calkin

/ˈkɔːl.kɪn/

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noun

/ˈkɔːl.kɪn/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее металлический шип или выступ на передней части подковы, предназначенный для предотвращения скольжения.

A noun referring to a metal cleat or projection on the bottom front of a horseshoe, designed to 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.

    ruШип на подкове

    • The farrier added a calkin to the front of the shoe for better grip on the frozen ground.
    • Horses working on paved roads often need shoes with a calkin.
    • The blacksmith carefully forged the calkin onto the horseshoe.

    Synonymscalkcleatcork