What does calking mean?
noun
The act of filling the gaps between boards or timbers with a soft material, such as oakum or caulk, to make a watertight joint. A layer of material, such as caulk or putty, used to fill the gaps between boards or timbers.
Example
"The carpenter applied calking to the hull of the boat to make it watertight."
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