ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CAULK
From Old Northern French cauquer to press down, from Latin calcāre to trample, from calx heel.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO CAULK
PRESENT
Present
I caulk
you caulk
he/she/it caulks
we caulk
you caulk
they caulk
Present continuous
I am caulking
you are caulking
he/she/it is caulking
we are caulking
you are caulking
they are caulking
Present perfect
I have caulked
you have caulked
he/she/it has caulked
we have caulked
you have caulked
they have caulked
Present perfect continuous
I have been caulking
you have been caulking
he/she/it has been caulking
we have been caulking
you have been caulking
they have been caulking
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I caulked
you caulked
he/she/it caulked
we caulked
you caulked
they caulked
Past continuous
I was caulking
you were caulking
he/she/it was caulking
we were caulking
you were caulking
they were caulking
Past perfect
I had caulked
you had caulked
he/she/it had caulked
we had caulked
you had caulked
they had caulked
Past perfect continuous
I had been caulking
you had been caulking
he/she/it had been caulking
we had been caulking
you had been caulking
they had been caulking
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will caulk
you will caulk
he/she/it will caulk
we will caulk
you will caulk
they will caulk
Future continuous
I will be caulking
you will be caulking
he/she/it will be caulking
we will be caulking
you will be caulking
they will be caulking
Future perfect
I will have caulked
you will have caulked
he/she/it will have caulked
we will have caulked
you will have caulked
they will have caulked
Future perfect continuous
I will have been caulking
you will have been caulking
he/she/it will have been caulking
we will have been caulking
you will have been caulking
they will have been caulking
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would caulk
you would caulk
he/she/it would caulk
we would caulk
you would caulk
they would caulk
Conditional continuous
I would be caulking
you would be caulking
he/she/it would be caulking
we would be caulking
you would be caulking
they would be caulking
Conditional perfect
I would have caulk
you would have caulk
he/she/it would have caulk
we would have caulk
you would have caulk
they would have caulk
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been caulking
you would have been caulking
he/she/it would have been caulking
we would have been caulking
you would have been caulking
they would have been caulking
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you caulk
we let´s caulk
you caulk
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
caulking
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CAULK»
Discover the use of
caulk in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
caulk and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Most authorities suggest that you caulk everything before painting. The reason is
that caulk is basically a sealer. It fills cracks so air and water can't leak through.
Figure 14-8 shows what happens to a paint job that's not properly caulked.
The cost of a few dozen tubes of caulk is negligible compared with the energy
savings. And the process of caulking can be mastered by just about any do-it-
yourselfer. THE PURPOSE OF CAULK is to stop up cracks and crevices to
eliminate ...
KNOW II O W the sealant should be Y+ deep. For a Yi to 1" joint, it should be half
as deep as it is wide. For gaps in masonry wider than 1", the caulk should be no
greater than %" thick. For wider masonry gaps and gaps more than 1" between ...
PROTIP Less is more when applying caulk — you can always add a second layer
the following day. IN DETAIL Grab bars are a must for tub/shower areas. Locate
one on the wall opposite the plumbing wall in a position that is comfortable as ...
This has little effect on overall performance because caulk is designed to absorb
stresses caused by its own shrinkage. Cure rate — a measurement of the time
caulk takes to form a "skin" that is non-sticky to the touch, an important ...
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"Between the Jaws of Hyenas": A Diplomatic History of ...
With the publication of this book, the definitive work on the diplomatic history of Ethiopia in the last quarter of the nineteenth century could be said to have seen the light of day.
Richard Alan Caulk, Bahru Zewde, 2002
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Exterior Siding, Trim & Finishes
Even the best caulk joint will eventually fail' so as often as possible, I build a path
for moisture to escape. Active Drainage Planes Protect Vulnerable Trim These
drawings depict just. The old saying "It's better to be lucky than smart" certainly ...
Fine Homebuilding Magazine, 2004
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Home Maintenance For Dummies
Fortunately, removing the caulk isn't as hard as it may seem. Caulk-Be-Gone and
Adhesive & Caulk Remover are two commercial products that can assist you in
the job. These products are specially formulated to soften caulk for easy removal.
James Carey, Morris Carey, 2011
Mask the joint at the appropriate bead size and gun in caulk. Middle: "Tool" the
bead so caulk is thinnest where it meets the tape. Bottom: Remove the tape
immediately, before caulk skins over (bottom). Over the sink or around the
bathtub, ...
You'll have two types of caulk to choose from — either silicone caulk or latex tub-
and-tile caulk. While the latex variety is much easier to use, it has far less
elasticity than silicone. And as caulk needs to absorb the natural flexing of the
floor and ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CAULK»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
caulk is used in the context of the following news items.
Portland School Board to name interim superintendent
Former superintendent Emmanuel Caulk announced late last month he's leaving to become head of the public school system in Lexington, ... «WCSH-TV, Jul 15»
4 Easy Entry Points Into Energy Savings
Don't change them thinking that you'll get a payback; caulk them instead. Weather-stripping will also make a big difference. 2. Get a smart ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
County Commissioners Speak With MoDOT Rep About Their …
“Just like my driveway at home, I have an 80-foot driveway at home ... and I caulk it every three years 'cause the caulk dries up,” Nelson said. «Ste. Genevieve Herald, Jul 15»
Portland School Board member arrested for OUI in Scarborough
Superintendent of Schools Emmanuel Caulk, who will soon leave the School Department to become school chief in Lexington, Kentucky, on ... «Bangor Daily News, Jul 15»
Cayuga County Health Department reports 2014 rabies testing results
To prevent exposure to bats, people should patch holes in places like their attic, garage and basement with steel wool, caulk or wire mesh as ... «Auburn Citizen, Jul 15»
FRIDAY'S ROUNDUP: Tigers hit five HRs, beat Joliet
Chase Carroll, Daniel Caulk and Dane Opel added home runs for the Tigers, who rapped out 13 hits. Edwardsville led 8-2 before Joliet rallied ... «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
Tips for battling a wet basement
Caulk the joints between pieces with the same sealant also. The area of the concrete to receive the caulk should be thoroughly cleaned and, ... «BurlingtonFreePress.com, Jul 15»
Home Energy Savers for Summer
Other budget-conscious ways to get rid of them include weather stripping and caulk. Having new windows installed is another way to get rid of ... «Record, Jul 15»
Tips on not getting bugged by pest control services
Cover any holes with wire mesh and caulk cracks and crevices around cabinets or baseboards to keep pests out. - Learn about the pests ... «Midland Reporter-Telegram, Jul 15»
WSOP 2015 Event #61: Höfer und Kempe in Tag 4
Jason Caulk liegt mit 6,98 Millionen an der Spitze der Chipcounts. Gut Chancen auf den Sieg hat Paul Höfer, der 6,36 Millionen eintütete. Rainer Kempe liegt ... «PokerFirma - Die ganze Welt ist Poker, Jul 15»
