caulk

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight
  2. verb seal with caulking

Etymology

From Old Northern French cauquer, from Late Latin calicāre (“to fill in with limestone, caulk”), derived from calx (“limestone, chalk”). Related to calx, cauk, chalk, and calculus.

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Synonyms

caulking

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