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caulk

[kawk] / kɔk /




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To answer those questions, the research team examined previously unstudied materials recovered with the vessel, including cordage and waterproofing caulk.

From Science Daily Feb. 16, 2026

Radiocarbon testing of the cordage and caulk indicates the boat was built between the 4th and 3rd centuries BCE.

From Science Daily Feb. 16, 2026

Seal these rifts with puttylike rope caulk and begin shrink-wrapping before winter’s icy grip takes hold.

From Seattle Times Oct. 20, 2023

Had the plumber installed caulk to fill the hole, I’d not be typing this.

From Seattle Times Apr. 17, 2023

The caulk Arturo had tried to apply lay splintered in the seams.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez

Two of the chemicals released through the burst pipe were butyl acrylate and ethyl acrylate, both colorless liquids with an acrid odor that are used for making paints, caulks and adhesives.

From New York Times Mar. 26, 2023

Butyl acrylate is a colorless liquid with a sharp odor used in paints, caulks, sealants and adhesives.

From Salon Feb. 15, 2023

There are special caulks meant to seal the seams in aluminum gutters; they’re available online.

From Washington Post Apr. 18, 2017

Team name As mentioned previously, this team is backed by the Belgian National Lottery and a major European provider of silicone and caulks, Polyurethane-Foams and adhesives.

From The Guardian Jul. 1, 2015

Each struck the caulks of his river boots strongly into a log, and on such unstable vehicles floated miles with the current.

From The Blazed Trail by Stewart Edward White

ICE also said it rushed to make repairs to broken plumbing, caulked all windows and cleaned mold from vents.

From Washington Times Jul. 6, 2022

But then, in unexpected circumstances, my caulked tear ducts began springing leaks.

From Washington Post Dec. 30, 2021

He added weatherstripping on windows and doors, caulked cracks, put plastic sheets over some windows, switched to LED and CFL bulbs and closed the gap in a basement door.

From Seattle Times Nov. 8, 2018

The poop deck is being repaired traditionally, using wooden planks caulked with cotton and oakum then sealed with pitch.

From New York Times May 29, 2016

When he finally got the last box inside, he caulked all the seams, threw the tarps over the top, and began securing them with bungee cords.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

Seal up air leaks: Inexpensive weatherstripping and caulking around leaky doors and windows stop hot air from seeping in and forcing your AC to run longer.

From MarketWatch Jun. 29, 2026

One of the most striking discoveries was a partial human fingerprint preserved in the caulking.

From Science Daily Feb. 16, 2026

Fill the body with a firm, buttery dough—like the decadent chocolate one in our recipe below—and pump the handle like a caulking gun until your baking sheets are festooned with festive flowers, stars and more.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 5, 2025

Weather-stripping your windows and caulking leaks around their frames are two good ways to seal openings that could let in cold air or let out the heat.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 20, 2023

The way it works is, you shove cotton into the seam between the plank and the keel with a caulking iron, which is like a dull chisel with a wide blade.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick




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