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calk

verb

/kɔːk/

Meaning

To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.

The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.

seal, waterproof, plug, close, tighten

unseal, open, loosen

calk a boat, calk seams, calk cracks

to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound

To express discontent or sorrow over something.

to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem

to move something so as to allow access; to begin

to pursue in order to catch or catch up with; to follow rapidly

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering services or resources.