CALKING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of CALKING
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.
To drive oakum into the seams of a ship's wooden deck or hull to make it watertight.
To apply caulking to joints, cracks, or a juncture of different materials.
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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."
Examples of CALKING in a Sentence
- "Oakum was used for the caulking of the hulls of wooden ships."
Word Details
Is CALKING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CALKING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | c | a | l | k | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CALKING
87 words from the letters in CALKING
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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.