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- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
caulk .
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Examples
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Their boots are shod with "caulks," or spikes, to keep them from slipping on the logs, and they carry either pike poles or peaveys, Fig. 17.
Handwork in Wood William Noyes
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Quick Tip: Silicone caulks are known for their durability, flexibility and water-resistance, but some caulkers prefer acrylic caulks because they are easy to smooth and can be painted.
Refinishing kit can help hardwood floors' scratches disappear Gene Austin 2010
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General Electric, a leading maker of silicone caulks, has met the problem with a new line of caulks called Groov, which it claims has the durability and performance of silicone but the ease-of-use and paintability of acrylics.
Refinishing kit can help hardwood floors' scratches disappear Gene Austin 2010
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GE recommends the caulks for indoor or outdoor use and says they can be applied in hot, cold or wet weather.
Refinishing kit can help hardwood floors' scratches disappear Gene Austin 2010
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A GE spokeswoman said the caulks are not simply siliconized acrylic but a special formula.
Refinishing kit can help hardwood floors' scratches disappear Gene Austin 2010
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Groov caulks can be painted within 30 minutes, are ready for use in an hour if applied in a shower or tub, and resist mold and mildew for five years.
Refinishing kit can help hardwood floors' scratches disappear Gene Austin 2010
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The fire started two weeks ago, the smoke rising from the hold gives off an odor of burned bread, and the decks are warming as the ship's carpenter caulks and recaulks the deck seams.
“Day had broken cold and gray, exceedingly cold and gray, . . . .” 2008
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The architects of the new building tried to eliminate formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds, suspended ceilings and carpet; That is the way that the old building was built, using use simple, healthy, natural materials rather than caulks, resins and glues.
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Building products that require drying, like paints, caulks, and adhesives, use a solvent that evaporates into the air and possibly into our lungs.
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Paints, adhesives, and caulks can all contain volatile organic compounds VOCs, the greatest causes of indoor air pollution in the home, which have been tied to increased asthma rates.
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