Calk (Noun)
Meaning
A metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The farrier carefully shaped the calk on the horseshoe to ensure a secure fit on the horse's hoof.
- The calk on the horseshoe dug into the ice, providing the horse with much-needed traction on the slippery surface.
- The blacksmith added a calk to the horseshoe to prevent the horse from slipping on the wet pavement.
- The horse's owner requested that the farrier add a calk to the horseshoe to provide extra grip on the steep trails.
- The calk on the horseshoe was worn down from months of use, and the farrier needed to replace it to maintain the horse's safety.