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Calk

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calkinnounA calk (on a horseshoe).
caulknounA composition of vehicle and pigment used at ambient temperatures for filling/sealing joints or junctures, that remains elastic for an extended period of time after application.

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calkinnounA calk (on a horseshoe).
caulknounA composition of vehicle and pigment used at ambient temperatures for filling/sealing joints or junctures, that remains elastic for an extended period of time after application.
calkernounOne who calks.
cleatnounA protrusion on the bottom of a shoe or wheel meant for better traction.
caulkennounAlternative spelling of calkin. [A calk (on a horseshoe).]
caltropnoun(weaponry) A metal object, usually small, with spikes arranged so that, when thrown onto the ground, one always faces up as a threat to pedestrians, horses, and vehicles (also used as a heraldic charge).
cavelnoun(dialectal) A horse's bit.
calthropnounA surname.
cantlenounThe raised back of a saddle.
caulkinnounAlternative spelling of calkin. [A calk (on a horseshoe).]
caltrapnounArchaic form of caltrop. [(weaponry) A metal object, usually small, with spikes arranged so that, when thrown onto the ground, one always faces up as a threat to pedestrians, horses, and vehicles (also used as a heraldic charge).]
carinenoun(obsolete) A keel.
coaknounA wooden dowel.
callipernounAlternative spelling of caliper. [(automotive, cycling) The part of a disc brake that holds the brake pads.]
carinationnounA ridge, or similar formation, in the form of a keel.
quoinnounAny of the corner building blocks of a building, usually larger or more ornate than the surrounding blocks.
cleftnounAn opening, fissure, or V-shaped indentation made by or as if by splitting.
cantelnounAlternative form of cantle. [(obsolete) A splinter, slice, or sliver broken off something.]
curbnoun(figurative) Something that checks or restrains; a restraint.
cambernounA slight convexity, arching or curvature of a surface of a road, beam, roof, ship's deck etc., so that liquids will flow off the sides.

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