caulking

/ˈkɔkɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of caulk: filling seams or cracks with waterproof material.
    • The workers are caulking the hull of the ship to make it watertight.
    • I spent the morning caulking the shower to stop the leak.
    • She is caulking the gaps in the window frame before painting.
noun
  1. A waterproof material used to fill gaps and cracks in buildings, boats, or other structures.
    • The old caulking around the window had cracked and let in drafts.
    • We bought a tube of silicone caulking to seal the bathroom tiles.
    • Apply fresh caulking along the edge of the bathtub to prevent water damage.
  2. The process or act of sealing gaps with waterproof material.
    • Caulking the deck took the crew the entire afternoon.
    • He spent the weekend doing caulking around the house to prepare for winter.
    • Proper caulking is essential for keeping a wooden boat from leaking.
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