caulks

Makes joints watertight

Caulks is the plural of caulk, a waterproof filler used to seal joints and gaps—around bathtubs, windows, or boat seams: The caulks around the shower are starting to crack.

As a verb form, caulks means applies such sealant: He caulks the windows every fall before the cold sets in.

maritime

oakum

Tarred hemp for caulking

  • hullOuter covering or frame
  • seamsJoined fabric edges
  • plankingWooden boards collectively

tarring · pitch · wooden boats · shipwright · deck · watertight · cotton · hemp · marine · vessel

sealing

sealant

Gap-blocking substance

joints · weatherstripping · airtight · leaks · filler · putty · adhesive · bathtub · shower · silicone

construction

window frames

Borders encasing glass panes

drywall · exterior · siding · flashing · concrete · masonry · expansion joints · weatherization · energy efficiency · contractor

Categories
Opposites
sealing vs. opening

caulksopens

Allows passage through

unseals · exposes · breaches · punctures · perforates

joining vs. separating

caulksseparates

Divides into portions

disconnects · detaches · removes · strips · disjoins

waterproofing vs. allowing penetration

caulksleaks

Unwanted fluid escapes

drains · vents · aerates · permeates

Phrases
Family

caulk, caulking, caulked, caulker, recaulked, caulkers, caulkings, recaulk, recaulking

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G