variants
or calk
caulked or calked; caulking or calking; caulks or calks
: to stop up and make tight against leakage (something, such as a boat or its seams, the cracks in a window frame, or the joints of a pipe)
caulker
noun
: material used to caulk
variant spelling of calk entry 2, calk entry 3
: a cleat on the shoe of a horse to prevent slipping
also
: a similar device worn on the sole of a shoe
Examples of caulk in a Sentence
Verb
He carefully caulked the area around the windows.
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Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
How to Remove Mold from Shower Caulking There are two easy solutions to kick caulking mold to the curb, but, as always, safety comes first.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Use caulk or spray foam to eliminate holes around window and door frames.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Install storm shutters and stormproof glass in your windows, and fortify caulking and sealing around the house, including around pipes.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
How to Remove Mold from Shower Caulking There are two easy solutions to kick caulking mold to the curb, but, as always, safety comes first.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
Use caulk or insulation to keep cold air out and the heat in.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Use caulk or spray foam to eliminate holes around window and door frames.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Caulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caulk. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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