How Do You Spell CAULK?

Pronunciation: [kˈɔːk] (IPA)

Caulk is a verb that means to seal a gap or crevice using a waterproof material. The correct spelling of this word seems to cause some confusion as to whether it should be spelled "caulk" or "chalk". The IPA phonetic transcription for "caulk" is /kɔːk/, whereas "chalk" is transcribed as /tʃɔːk/. The "al" in "caulk" represents a long o sound, whereas the "a" in "chalk" represents a ch sound. Remember to double-check the spelling to avoid any confusion in your writing.

CAULK Meaning and Definition

1. Caulk, as a noun, refers to a flexible material used to seal gaps or seams in various structures, particularly in buildings or boats, to prevent air, water, or other elements from passing through. It is typically a paste-like substance that can be applied with a caulking gun, where it is forced into crevices or joints to create a watertight or airtight seal.

   As a verb, "caulk" means the act of applying caulking material to seal cracks or gaps, often using a tool such as a caulking gun, putty knife, or even the fingers. This action is commonly performed on surfaces such as walls, windows, doors, bathtubs, or sinks, where there might be gaps or spaces that need to be filled. The caulking material, usually made of silicone, acrylic, latex, or other similar compounds, is pressed into the crevices, forming a barrier that helps to prevent water or air penetration. It is also used for aesthetic purposes, as caulking can provide a smooth and neat finish when applied properly.

   In summary, "caulk" is a noun representing a substance used for sealing gaps, and as a verb, it describes the action of applying this substance to seal cracks or joints, ensuring a tight and secure closure to prevent the passage of air, water, or other elements.

2. In a ship, the operation of driving oakum into the seams between the planks of a ship.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for CAULK *

• chaulk 50%
• clauk 14.2857142%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for CAULK

• coulc
• cayak
• caould
• cakll
• calrk
• coulp
• coupk
• catwlk
• caug
• cquck
• chulk
• cualk
• caulm
• taklk
• cahck
• coulg
• coulr
• carck
• cruek
• coulm
• caqll
• chulck
• woulk
• caelb
• waqlk
• calkl
• taqlk
• caucky
• cailm
• cauck
• coulb
• hawlk
• caual
• baclk
• coulkd
• cault
• wailk
• chaulky
• recaulk
• caulse
• aklk
• caxk
• clurk
• balk
• gaulk
• baulke
• calo
• caull
• saulk
• kaulk
• sauhk
• sauuk
• caucle
• caulfe
• caulid
• Cazik
• naule
• taulk
• cailb
• claula
• raurk
• caulb
• CAOHk
• caglb
• cauhc
• cazpk
• CAUvI
• pfulk
• ppulk
• puulk
• Caunu
• kaulf
• Caulim
• caulup
• Waulkup
• kauld
• Caklik
• Causk
• bauwk
• Caund
• Scauli
• Gauck
• caurk
• CTULU
• Kaulw
• Haulke
• Caudyk
• caunz
• Cauln
• Kaulp

Etymology of CAULK

The word "caulk" originates from the Old Northern French term "cauquer", which meant to tread with one's heels or to trample. This word is believed to have been derived from the Latin word "calcāre", which also means to tread or trample. Over time, "cauquer" evolved into "cauwcher" in Middle English and eventually transformed into "caulk" in its modern form in the 16th century.

Similar spelling words for CAULK

• call,
• calais,
• caulks,
• Callejo,
• callous,
• cal.,
• calise,
• caleche,
• calks,
• calx,
• calles,
• Callis,
• caulked,
• CALES,
• calyx,
• calk,
• calque,
• calash,
• cluck,
• calico,
• chalk,
• caliche,
• callas,
• callus.

Plural form of CAULK is CAULKS

Conjugate verb Caulk

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have caulked

you would have caulked

he/she/it would have caulked

we would have caulked

they would have caulked

I would have caulk

you would have caulk

he/she/it would have caulk

we would have caulk

they would have caulk

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been caulking

you would have been caulking

he/she/it would have been caulking

we would have been caulking

they would have been caulking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would caulk

you would caulk

he/she/it would caulk

we would caulk

they would caulk

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be caulking

you would be caulking

he/she/it would be caulking

we would be caulking

they would be caulking

FUTURE

I will caulk

you will caulk

he/she/it will caulk

we will caulk

they will caulk

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be caulking

you will be caulking

he/she/it will be caulking

we will be caulking

they will be caulking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have caulked

you will have caulked

he/she/it will have caulked

we will have caulked

they will have caulked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been caulking

you will have been caulking

he/she/it will have been caulking

we will have been caulking

they will have been caulking

IMPERATIVE

you caulk

we let´s caulk

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to caulk

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was caulking

you were caulking

he/she/it was caulking

we were caulking

they were caulking

PAST PARTICIPLE

caulked

PAST PERFECT

I had caulked

you had caulked

he/she/it had caulked

we had caulked

they had caulked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been caulking

you had been caulking

he/she/it had been caulking

we had been caulking

they had been caulking

PRESENT

I caulk

you caulk

he/she/it caulks

we caulk

they caulk

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am caulking

you are caulking

he/she/it is caulking

we are caulking

they are caulking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

caulking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have caulked

you have caulked

he/she/it has caulked

we have caulked

they have caulked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been caulking

you have been caulking

he/she/it has been caulking

we have been caulking

they have been caulking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it caulk

SIMPLE PAST

I caulked

you caulked

he/she/it caulked

we caulked

they caulked