caulk

Definition of caulknext

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Recent Examples of caulk This self-leveling product is dispensed with a caulking gun. Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 28 Feb. 2026 Look for wear in common stress points—roof edges, caulking, seals around windows and doors, and the spots where your foundation meets the ground. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 21 Jan. 2026 Paint a room, reorganize your freezer, caulk the bathtub. The Denver Post, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026 However, there was one other clue of note: the partial human fingerprint in the caulking material used to waterproof the boat. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for caulk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caulk
seal
Verb
  • Layer moisturizer to seal everything in After eye cream, apply a light facial moisturizer to keep the entire face hydrated.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Bring foil edges together to make a packet; crimp to seal tightly.
    Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026

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“Caulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caulk. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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