Definition

Adjective: 1. Sealed with filler: Describes an object, typically a joint, seam, or crack, that has been made watertight or airtight by filling gaps with a sealing material (called caulk). * The boat was caulked to prevent leaks. * Before painting, ensure all the window frames are properly caulked.

Usage Notes

• The word caulked is the past participle of the verb "to caulk." As an adjective, it describes the state of an object the caulking process is complete.
• It is most commonly used in contexts related to construction, plumbing, shipbuilding, and home maintenance to describe a finished, sealed condition.

Examples

• The bathroom tiles were securely caulked to keep water from seeping into the walls.
• An old wooden barrel must be perfectly caulked to hold liquid.
• The contractor checked that all the exterior seams on the house were caulked for energy efficiency.

Advanced Usage

• "Well-caulked" / "Poorly caulked": These compound adjectives modify the quality of the caulking work.
  • A well-caulked bathtub won't have mold problems.
  • The poorly caulked window let in a cold draft.

Variants and Related Words

• Caulk (verb): To seal or make watertight by filling a seam, joint, or crack with a waterproof material.
  • You need to caulk around the sink.
• Caulk (noun): The material (often a flexible compound) used for caulking.
  • Buy a tube of silicone caulk for the job.
• Uncaulked (adjective): Not sealed; having gaps or cracks that are not filled.
  • The uncaulked joints were the source of the leak.

Synonyms

• Sealed: Made impervious to fluid or air.
• Waterproofed: Treated so as not to be damaged by water.
• Filled: Having a space or gap packed with material.
• Stopped up: Blocked or plugged.

Antonyms

• Uncaulked: Not sealed with caulk.
• Leaky: Allowing liquid or gas to pass through unintentionally.
• Porous: Having small holes that allow air or liquid to pass through.

Adjective

1. having cracks and crevices stopped up with a filler