Caulis
noun (pl) -les (-liːz)
(rare) the main stem of a plant
Historical Examples
n.
“stem or stalk of a plant,” Latin; see cole.
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to fill or close seams or crevices of (a tank, window, etc.) in order to make watertight, airtight, etc. to make (a vessel) watertight by filling the seams between the planks with oakum or other material driven snug. to fill or close (a seam, joint, etc.), as in a boat. to drive the edges of […]
- Caulker
a person who caulks the seams of boats or the like. a caulking tool or device. Historical Examples
- Caulking
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