calk 1
/kawk/ , v.t. , n.
caulk.
calk 2
/kawk/ , n.
1. Also, calkin . a projection on a horseshoe to prevent slipping on ice, pavement, etc. See illus. under horseshoe .
2. Also, calker . a similar device on the heel or sole of a shoe to prevent slipping.
v.t.
3. to provide with calks.
4. to injure with a calk.
[ 1580-90; perh. a back formation from CALKIN, taken as a verb calk + -in prp. suffix (ME -inde ), confused with -ING 2 ]