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CALKING

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

C 3/4
A 1/1
L 1/2
K 5/5
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of CALKING

verb

To make an indentation in the edge of a metal plate, as along a seam in a steam boiler or an iron ship, to force the edge of the upper plate hard against the lower and so fill the crevice.

verb

To drive oakum into the seams of a ship's wooden deck or hull to make it watertight.

verb

To apply caulking to joints, cracks, or a juncture of different materials.

verb

Fuck

noun

A sealing material used to seal joints between heterogeneous materials in many kinds of construction and manufacture.

"Oakum was used for the caulking of the hulls of wooden ships."

Synonyms of CALKING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of CALKING in a Sentence

  • "Oakum was used for the caulking of the hulls of wooden ships."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
18
points

Is CALKING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CALKING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CALKING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.

Letter Values for CALKING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter calking Total
Scrabble 3115112 14
WWF 4125123 18

Anagrams of CALKING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CALKING

87 words from the letters in CALKING

How to Use CALKING in Word Games

CALKING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since CALKING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CALKING to find 87 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CALKING

What does CALKING mean?
CALKING is a verb. To make an indentation in the edge of a metal plate, as along a seam in a steam boiler or an iron ship, to force the edge of the upper plate hard against the lower and so fill the crevice.
Is CALKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CALKING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CALKING worth in Scrabble?
CALKING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CALKING?
You can make 87 words from the letters in CALKING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CALKING?
Synonyms of CALKING include: caulk. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of CALKING?
The anagrams of CALKING (words using the exact same letters) are: LACKING. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.