caulk

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1. To fill cracks and crevices, chiefly along the intersection of wood or metal with masonry, using a non-hardening putty-like compound often applied from a pressure gun. 2. A low-range joint sealant used for filling or closing a seam, crevice or crack in order to make it watertight and airtight. Also, caulking. 3. To copy a map by tracing. (Ching, 1995)

Synonyms:
calk, caulking
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