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 ]
adj. 1. having cracks and crevices stopped up with a filler such as caulk. Contrasted with uncaulked. [ Narrower terms: weather-stripped ] Syn. -- calked, chinked, stopped-up. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. having the seams between planks packed with waterproof material; -- of boats and ships. Syn. -- calked. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
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