English Word · Intermediate
caulk
To drive oakum into the seams of a ship's wooden deck or hull to make it watertight
Pronunciation: /kɔːk/
Meaning
To drive oakum into the seams of a ship's wooden deck or hull to make it watertight.
Example
The shipwright worked to caulk the seams of the wooden deck to ensure it remained watertight.
The shipwright worked to caulk the seams of the wooden deck to ensure it remained watertight.
Practice tips
- Practice caulk out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.