Definition of CALKIN

calkin

Plural: calkins

Noun

  • A sharp projection on a horseshoe, providing grip.
  • a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping
  • A calk (on a horseshoe).

Examples

  • The word CALKIN, though small, provided the grip needed for a crucial double-letter score.

Synonyms

calk

Scrabble Score: 12

calkin: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
calkin: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
calkin: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

calkin: valid Words With Friends Word