Cauking

/ˈkɔːkɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The process of sealing gaps or seams with waterproof or weatherproof material, especially in shipbuilding or construction.

Etymology

Present participle of 'caulk'. The gerund form of the verb describing the act of filling and sealing gaps, particularly between wooden planks in ships.

Kelly Says

Cauking is one of the oldest jobs in maritime history—those caulkers who worked on wooden ships were highly skilled craftspeople, and a well-cauked ship could last decades at sea.

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