caulk vs seal

caulk and seal both are nouns.

caulk and seal both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
caulk	Yes	No	Yes	No
seal	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, seal is a hypernym of caulk; that is, seal is a word with a broader meaning than caulk:

caulk: seal with caulking
seal: make tight; secure against leakage

Other hypernyms of caulk include seal off.

caulk (noun)	seal (noun)
a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight	any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
	a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
	fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
	fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
	a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
	an indication of approved or superior status
	a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
	the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal

caulk (verb)	seal (verb)
seal with caulking	decide irrevocably
	hunt seals
	close with or as if with a seal
	affix a seal to
	make tight; secure against leakage
	cover with varnish

Difference between caulk and seal

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