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.

An instrument with sharp points, worn on the sole of a shoe or boot, to prevent slipping.

same as caulk{2}, n..

To furnish with calks, to prevent slipping on ice; as, to calk the shoes of a horse or an ox.

To wound with a calk; as when a horse injures a leg or a foot with a calk on one of the other feet.

same as caulk{2}, v. t..

a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping

provide with calks; "calk horse shoes"

seal with caulking; "caulk the window"

injure with a calk

A projection on the heels of a horseshoe, similar to a cleat, on the rear shoes of a horse to prevent slipping, especially on a wet track. Also known as a "sticker." Sometimes incorrectly spelled "caulk."

Expressions Cam cleat Rigging