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A pointed projection on a horseshoe to prevent it slipping.
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A spike on the sole of a boot to prevent slipping, particularly used in logging
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Caulking.
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A composition of vehicle and pigment used at ambient temperatures for filling/sealing joints or junctures, that remains elastic for an extended period of time after application.
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To drive oakum into the seams of a ship's wooden deck or hull to make it watertight.
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To apply caulking to joints, cracks, or a juncture of different materials.
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Examples of caulk in a Sentence
This may require you to scrape off old paint, fill in holes with caulk and/or sand the surface.
Use a clean cloth to wipe any excess caulk.
Clear away the old caulk and apply a new bead; you'll be surprised at how much cleaner the bathroom will look.
To maintain a safe, dry project, caulk all of the trim pieces around cutouts, windows and doors.
Just make sure you clean the areas behind the old grout or caulk well with a natural mold killer, in case the damage has already started to spread.
When you're ready to install, run a line of caulk along the edge of the existing window casing.
Apply a bead of caulk around the inside nailing fin on the new window.
Attach the Window - Nail the window in place and add caulk to all gaps and joints.
Run a bead of clear silicone caulk to seal the gap where the backsplash meets the wall.
Use caulk to seal any drafts you can feel around openings such as doorways and windows.
Once the crown molding is up you will probably want to caulk around it to seal any gaps.
In this instance, that mold that grows around your windows or along the caulk line of the tub or tiles in your bathroom--that indoor mold--is mildew.
Instead of trying to handle nail guns, power tools or costly glues, no nailing crown molding is installed with adhesive caulk or drywall compound.
To fill gaps at joints and at the top and bottom of the molding, use acrylic painter's caulk.
Using a latex caulk, run a bead around the edges of the trim.
Once the handle is off, use a putty knife to get rid of any caulk around the escutcheon plate and slide the plate off the stem.
Although tub surround panels are already waterproof, it is important to seal the gaps between the panels and wall around the perimeter with a latex adhesive caulk.
For some of the smaller joints and the vertical seams, try using a small tube of bathroom silicone caulk for a better looking job.
You can also cut away and remove old grout and caulk that's been stained with mold and mildew in the bathroom to keep it from spreading.
Depending on the type of stain you are using, you may have to clean, sand and/or use caulk or filler during deck preparation.
Score any caulk with a sharp knife or utility knife to help make this part easier, and avoid peeling away any paint on the inside of your home.