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"Caulking" is a form of "caulk", a transitive verb which is often translated as "calafatear". Learn more about "caulk" below.
caulk(
kak
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. calafatear
I caulked the joints to prevent dust and moisture from getting in.Calafateé las juntas para evitar que entrara el polvo y la humedad.