calkin

3 definitions found

calkin - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Calkin \Calk"in\, n.
     A calk on a shoe. See Calk, n., 1.
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  Calk \Calk\ (k[add]k), n. [Cf. AS. calc shoe, hoof, L. calx,
     calcis, heel, calcar, spur.]
     1. A sharp-pointed piece of iron or steel projecting downward
        on the shoe of a horse or an ox, to prevent the animal
        from slipping; -- called also calker, calkin.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. An instrument with sharp points, worn on the sole of a
        shoe or boot, to prevent slipping.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     3. same as caulk[2], n..
        [PJC]

calkin - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  calkin
      n 1: a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent
           slipping [syn: calk, calkin]