caulking iron

caulking iron
a tool, rather like a chisel, used to caulk a ship

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  • Caulking iron — A caulking iron is a tool used for caulking.References*Salaman, R. A.: Dictionary of Woodworking tools ISBN 0 04 440256 2 …   Wikipedia

  • caulking iron — noun also caulking chisel or caulking tool : a chisellike tool used for caulking seams or joints; specifically : a chisellike tool with a concave edge for receiving a caulking yard and driving it into a seam …   Useful english dictionary

  • caulking-iron — caulkˈing iron noun An instrument like a chisel used for pressing oakum (tarred rope) into the seams of ships • • • Main Entry: ↑caulk …   Useful english dictionary

  • Caulking — is a process used to seal the seams in wooden boats or ships, and riveted iron or steel ships, in order to make them watertight. The same term also refers to the application of flexible sealing compounds to close up crevices in buildings against… …   Wikipedia

  • caulking mallet — noun : a wooden mallet with a very long head used for driving a caulking iron …   Useful english dictionary

  • caulking chisel — noun see caulking iron …   Useful english dictionary

  • caulking tool — noun see caulking iron …   Useful english dictionary

  • iron putty — a compound of iron oxide and boiled linseed oil for caulking pipe joints. * * * …   Universalium

  • iron putty — noun a cement resembling putty; made by mixing ferric oxide and boiled linseed oil; is acid resistant • Hypernyms: ↑cement * * * noun : an acid resistant putty prepared from ferric oxide and boiled linseed oil * * * a compound of iron oxide and… …   Useful english dictionary

  • dumb iron — noun 1. : a caulking iron used to open up and straighten close seams prior to caulking especially in new work 2. : a rigid connecting piece between the frame of an automotive vehicle and the spring shackle …   Useful english dictionary

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