caulk
verb (used with object)
to fill or close seams or crevices of (a tank, window, etc.) in order to make watertight, airtight, etc.
caulks
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present tense formof caulk (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Butyl acrylate is a clear, colorless liquid with a strong odor that is used for making paints, caulks and adhesives.
From New York Times ● Feb. 15, 2023
Butyl acrylate is a colorless liquid with a sharp odor used in paints, caulks, sealants and adhesives.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2023
There are special caulks meant to seal the seams in aluminum gutters; they’re available online.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 18, 2017
Team name As mentioned previously, this team is backed by the Belgian National Lottery and a major European provider of silicone and caulks, Polyurethane-Foams and adhesives.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 1, 2015
It was a commodious affair with a narrow verandah to which led steps picked out by the sharp caulks of the rivermen's boots.
From The Rules of the Game by Stewart Edward White
