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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 exchange goods or services without using money.

to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for

To show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

To give someone facts or information.

to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts