Filling the seams of a vessels planking with oakum or cotton..
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LOGGERHEAD
An iron ball attached to a long handle, used for driving caulking into seams and in a fight.
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CALK
To fill seams in a wood deck with oakum or hammer the adjoining edges of metal together to stop leaks.
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CAULK
To fill seams in a wood deck with oakum or hammer the adjoining edges of metal together to stop leaks.
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SHELL EXPANSION
A plan showing the seams and butts, thickness and associated welding or riveting of all plates comprising the shell plating, framing, etc.
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DUMB IRON
1. A rod for opening seams prior to caulking. 2. A rigid connector between the frame of a motor vehicle and the spring shackle.
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OAKUM
The material used for caulking hulls. Often hemp picked from old untwisted ropes.
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CALK
To fill seams in a wood deck with oakum or hammer the adjoining edges of metal together to stop leaks.
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CAULK
To fill seams in a wood deck with oakum or hammer the adjoining edges of metal together to stop leaks.
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CYCLOLYSIS
Any weakening of cyclonic circulation in the atmosphere. The opposite is CYCLOGENESIS. While cyclolysis usually occurs with a filling (an increase in atmospheric pressure), the two terms should not be used synonymously.
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FILLING
Increase in atmospheric pressure, particularly within a low. Decrease in pressure is called DEEPENING
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