caulk
verb (used with object)
to fill or close seams or crevices of (a tank, window, etc.) in order to make watertight, airtight, etc.
caulked
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past participleof caulk.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof caulk.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
caulkverb (used with object)to fill or close seams or crevices of (a tank, window, etc.) in order to make watertight, airtight, etc.
Example Sentences
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ICE also said it rushed to make repairs to broken plumbing, caulked all windows and cleaned mold from vents.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 6, 2022
But then, in unexpected circumstances, my caulked tear ducts began springing leaks.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 30, 2021
He added weatherstripping on windows and doors, caulked cracks, put plastic sheets over some windows, switched to LED and CFL bulbs and closed the gap in a basement door.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 8, 2018
The poop deck is being repaired traditionally, using wooden planks caulked with cotton and oakum then sealed with pitch.
From New York Times ● May 29, 2016
When he finally got the last box inside, he caulked all the seams, threw the tarps over the top, and began securing them with bungee cords.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
