Calker \Calk"er\, n. 1. One who calks. [1913 Webster] 2. A calk on a shoe. See {Calk}, n., 1. [1913 Webster]
Calk \Calk\ (k[add]k), n. [Cf. AS. calc shoe, hoof, L. calx, calcis, heel, calcar, spur.] 1. A sharp-pointed piece of iron or steel projecting downward on the shoe of a horse or an ox, to prevent the animal from slipping; -- called also {calker}, {calkin}. [1913 Webster] 2. An instrument with sharp points, worn on the sole of a shoe or boot, to prevent slipping. [1913 Webster] 3. same as {caulk[2]}, n.. [PJC]