Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A usually impermeable substance used for caulking.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun See
calking . - noun See
calking .
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun the process of sealing cracks and crevices with a filler such as caulk{2}.
- noun same as
caulk{2} , n..
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- verb Present participle of
caulk . - noun A sealing material used to seal joints between heterogeneous materials in many kinds of construction and manufacture.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight
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Examples
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WILLIS: We talked about caulking, which is something you definitely want to do.
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The scores are estimates unless a homeowner inputs more detailed information, which allows Hohm to provide customized tips for conserving energy such as caulking windows or adding insulation.
Are You an Energy Hog or Miser? Microsoft Hohm Will Tell You | Impact Lab 2010
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The program would likely cover weatherization efforts such as caulking, duct sealing, and insulating, as well as heating and cooling equipment.
"Cash for caulkers" aims to boost energy efficiency of U.S. homes 2009
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The program would likely cover weatherization efforts such as caulking, duct sealing, and insulating, as well as heating and cooling equipment.
"Cash for caulkers" aims to boost energy efficiency of U.S. homes 2009
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(There are a few exceptions, such as caulking, that can sometimes emit pollutants.)
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Much work done this week on the house: little things such as caulking seams, getting a new deadbolt, fixing a door or two, finally putting the huge brass gargoyle-y doorknocker I bought a full eight years before the house and never hung because our apartment lease wouldn't permit it on the front door, etc.
shows, house, general badger 2003
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The student-athletes arrived at 8 a.m. and worked for nearly seven hours performing various tasks such as caulking, priming, painting, and other interior and exterior work at a house located on Chinn Street.
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"The curriculum will emphasize hands-on job training for students to do things like energy audits and energy efficiency upgrades, such as caulking and weather stripping, for homes,"
Boston Business News - Local Boston News | Boston Business Journal 2010
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"The curriculum will emphasize hands-on job training for students to do things like energy audits and energy efficiency upgrades, such as caulking and weather stripping, for homes,"
San Antonio Business News - Local San Antonio News | The San Antonio Business Journal 2010
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Combined with weatherization updates such as caulking cracks and applying weather stripping to doors and windows, it's the most cost-effective way to reduce your energy bills and your carbon footprint.
Columbia Missourian: Latest Articles Michael Burden 2010
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