How Do You Spell CAULKED?

Pronunciation: [kˈɔːkt] (IPA)

The word "caulked" is pronounced as [kôkt] and spelled with a "u" and not an "o" because it comes from the word "caulk." The pronunciation with the "a" sound comes from the Old French word "cauquer," which means "to trample down." The "u" in "caulked" is there to indicate that it is the past tense of "caulk," an action of sealing gaps or joints with a waterproof substance. Therefore, the correct spelling of this word is "caulked," not "cocked."

CAULKED Meaning and Definition

1. Caulked is the past tense and past participle verb form of the word “caulk.” Caulking is a process of sealing gaps, cracks, or joints to prevent leakage or the entry of air or water. Thus, when something is caulked, it means that it has undergone the act of caulking, resulting in the application of a sealant or filler to close off any openings and create a watertight or airtight barrier.

   Caulking is commonly done in various construction and maintenance projects. It involves using a caulking gun or other tools to apply a malleable substance, such as silicone, acrylic, or a specialized caulk, into gaps or spaces in building structures, pipes, windows, or other areas susceptible to leakage or air infiltration.

   When surfaces are caulked, the purpose is to ensure the joints or seams are tightly sealed, preventing the passage of water, moisture, air, dust, insects, or other unwanted substances. Caulking can be utilized in both indoor and outdoor settings to enhance the energy efficiency, air quality, and overall integrity of a building.

   Furthermore, caulked surfaces provide increased protection against mold, mildew, and water damage. It helps to maintain a comfortable indoor environment by reducing drafts and preventing heat or air conditioning loss. The act of caulking is an essential component in ensuring the longevity and sustainability of structures, as it effectively seals gaps and reinforces the overall structural integrity of the sealed area.

Top Common Misspellings for CAULKED *

• cualked 66.6666666%
• chaulked 33.3333333%

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Other Common Misspellings for CAULKED

• waalked
• recaulked
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• waklked
• chuclked
• calker
• caaled
• culred
• wailked
• cawled
• calleed
• caleed
• callled
• alked
• caqlled
• ealked
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• caulted
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• caklled
• taclked
• awlked
• calloed
• wallked
• calkled
• caalled
• cauled
• calued
• coulkd
• caughed
• caulfied
• chulcked
• baulke
• caulled
• cauked
• cawlked
• caclked
• caulfe
• caulles
• caulid
• Waulkup
• cauleed
• Haulke

Etymology of CAULKED

The word "caulked" is derived from the Middle English word "cauken", which came from the Old Northern French word "cauquer" or "caucher". This Old Northern French word is a variant of the Old French word "caucier", meaning "to trample" or "tread". Over time, the meaning of "caulk" evolved to refer specifically to the process of sealing gaps or cracks in ships or other structures using caulking materials.

Similar spelling words for CAULKED

• Calked,
• Cackled,
• balked,
• called,
• calced,
• caulk,
• Walked,
• calocedrus,
• calcote,
• Calmed,
• Talked,
• caulks,
• calzado,
• calcite,
• Caked,
• Clucked,
• calixte,
• calzada,
• calcedony,
• calloused,
• sulked.

Conjugate verb Caulked

CONDITIONAL

I would caulk

we would caulk

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he/she/it would caulk

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FUTURE

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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

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PRESENT PERFECT

I have caulked

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I am caulking

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