uncaulked

Thân thiện

The old wooden boat remained uncaulked and leaked water.

Definition

Adjective: - Not sealed with caulk: Describes a joint, seam, or gap that has not been filled with a waterproof sealant (caulk) to prevent leakage or drafts.

Usage

The adjective "uncaulked" is used to describe the state of an object, typically in construction or maintenance, where a necessary sealing process has not been performed. It often implies a potential for air, water, or sound to pass through. - It is typically used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb). - It describes a negative condition (the absence of caulking).

Examples

• Attributive use (before a noun):
  • Water leaked through the uncaulked seams of the old bathtub.
  • The uncaulked window frames let in a cold draft all winter.
• Predicative use (after a linking verb):
  • The joints around the sink are still uncaulked and need attention.
  • For a proper installation, no part of the fixture should be left uncaulked.

Advanced Usage

• Technical/Professional Context: The term is common in building inspection reports, construction manuals, and home improvement guides to note a deficiency or a task that remains to be completed.
  • The inspector's report listed several uncaulked penetrations in the exterior wall as a code violation.

Variants and Related Words

• Caulk (verb): To seal (a gap or seam) with a waterproof filler.
• Caulking (noun): The material used to seal gaps.
• Recaulk (verb): To apply new caulk to a joint that previously had it.

Synonyms

• Unsealed
• Unfilled (in this specific context)
• Open (describing the gap)

Antonyms

• Caulked
• Sealed
• Waterproofed

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not caulked or sealed