Caulkings

/ˈkɔːkɪŋz/ noun

Definition

Plural of caulking; multiple applications or portions of sealing material and processes.

Etymology

Plural form created by adding '-s' to 'caulking,' the gerund of 'caulk.'

Kelly Says

Examining the caulkings in the wood of the USS Constitution (still floating after 230 years!) reveals layers of repairs from different eras, like tree rings of maritime history.

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