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calks

calks is the plural of calk.

calks is the third-person singular simple present indicative of calk.

Meaning of calk

Noun

calk (plural calks)

  1. A pointed projection on a horseshoe to prevent its slipping.
    Synonyms:
    calkin, caulkin, caulken
  2. A spike on the sole of a boot to prevent slipping, particularly used in logging.
    • Near-synonym: cleat
    Synonyms:
    cleat

See all 6 meanings of calk

Proper noun capitalized: Calks

Calks

  1. (plural) plural of Calk

Questions about calks

What is calks the plural of?
Calks is the plural of calk.
What part of speech is calks?
Calks is a proper noun.

Words near calks in the dictionary

  1. calking
  2. calking iron
  3. calking irons
  4. calkings
  5. calkins
  6. calks
  7. call
  8. call 'em as one sees 'em
  9. call a cab
  10. call a go
  11. call a halt

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