What is another word for Calking?
Pronunciation: [kˈalkɪŋ] (IPA) 
Calking, also spelled as caulking or calking, refers to the process of sealing gaps or joints in a structure such as a boat or a building to prevent water or air from getting in. There are several synonyms that are commonly used interchangeably with calking such as sealing, filling, plugging, caulking, and stopping. These words all refer to the act of filling a gap or repairing a joint to make a structure watertight or airtight. Other less commonly used synonyms for calking include grouting, gumming, cementing, and weatherstripping. Regardless of which word is used, the goal is to make a structure more efficient, safe and comfortable to use.
