caulk

verb

Definition of caulknext
as in to seal

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Recent Examples of caulk If the leak comes from the bathroom, caulk around your toilet base, shower pan, and bathtub. — Helen Andriatsitohaina, The Spruce, 24 June 2026 Seal Grout Seal and caulk any areas where shower grout is cracked or damaged to keep water from getting behind walls and baseboards. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 As caulking and seals age throughout a home, ventilation patterns can shift, making this check more important the older your home gets. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026 Paint a room, reorganize your freezer, caulk the bathtub. — The Denver Post, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for caulk
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seal
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  • Williams and Collier made two free throws each in the final minute to seal Minnesota's franchise-best 15th road win of the season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The ‘Noles defense forced eight turnovers, one of which turned into a touchdown that would ultimately seal the victory where both offenses struggled against stiff defenses.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
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