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caulk

A 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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#1·Apr 26, 2026

A 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.

Origin: From , from , derived from limestone, chalk. Related to. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 26, 2026

(nautical, slang) A short sleep; a nap.

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  • “Sashco 13010 10.5oz Sealants Clear Lexel Adhesive Caulk, 10.5-Ounce (Pack of 12) #construction #homeimprovement #interior #clear #DIY #adhesive”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 26, 2026

(nautical) To drive oakum into the seams of a ship's wooden deck or hull to make it watertight.

[W]e might be disturbed during the night by an order being given to "go about," and by hearing in the quiet hours of the morning the familiar inquiry of "How's her head?" Mine often ached with the din of the men caulking all day long!
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  • “fixed up the window without getting any caulk in my hair 💪 we all know how annoying that is to clean.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Your perfect teeth frighten and confuse me and remind me it’s time to re-caulk the bathtub”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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