caulking
noun [ U ] uk/ˈkɔː.kɪŋ/ us/ˈkɑː.kɪŋ/
(also caulk)勾缝剂
a substance used to fill in gaps around the edge of something, for example a bath or a window, and stop air or liquid from getting through
Remove the old caulking using a knife. 用刀去除老的勾缝剂。
Seal any leaks in old wooden window frames with foam or caulking. 用海绵胶或勾缝剂密封旧的木头窗框的漏水透风处。
勾缝|填缝
the action of filling in gaps around the edges of things such as baths or windows, in order to stop air or liquid from getting through
I was doubtful of the claims that caulking could make a difference in my home's energy use. 我对勾缝能对我家耗能有很大影响的说法表示怀疑。
Caulking around sinks, baths and shower trays should be done every couple of years. 每几年需要沿洗脸盆、浴缸和沐浴房底座勾一次缝。
防水处理
the action of filling any gaps in the body of a boat so that no water can get into it
The caulking has been done, but the deck still has to be sanded and revarnished. 防水处理已经做完了，但是船舱还要打磨抛光上漆。
- More examples
- The birds have been known to damage roofs and window caulking.
- Check the caulking on your bathtub and replace it as needed.
- Asbestos was found in the ceiling tiles, roofing, flooring, caulking, and insulation.
- All the caulking, sealing and insulating we do to keep our homes cosy could make our air quality worse.
- I've done the caulking and things like that, but it's an old house and it still takes a lot of heating.