Caulk is used in kitchens as a sealant in spaces where water is used. Photo: AdobeStock
Caulk was revealed to be the word of the day on Wednesday the 16th of February. The popular Wordle game has left players scratching their heads in figuring out what it actually means.
The Wordle game generally has its players frying their brains in guessing what the new word of the day is and this time it was no different. This time though, players actually didn’t really know what the meaning of the word is or whether it was real.
Well, you will be surprised by how often Caulk is actually used in your surroundings. And yes, it’s a real word! As reported by The Sun, the word caulk actually dates back to the 14th century. It was then defined as stopping crevices or cracks.
Today, a simple definition for it would be to fill any gaps. Generally, this is used in bathrooms and kitchens, and basically in areas where wouldn’t be welcome to penetrate. It is also very commonly used in boats as well. Think about a sealant like putty but that wouldn’t really last on something like a boat right? This is a super handy tool.
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So, the word caulk isn’t only trending because it’s the word of the day but because users of Wordle were really confused by what it meant. But, now that you know what it means and what it’s for, you may realize that this is actually something you need.
Well, luckily for you, this sealant or caulk can literally be found in every hardware store so you don’t have to go to extreme lengths to find it.