seal vs calk

seal and calk both are nouns.

seal and calk both are verbs.

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

As verbs, calk is a hyponym of seal; that is, calk is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than seal:

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

Other hyponyms of seal include reseal, waterproof, caulk, pack.

seal (noun)	calk (noun)
any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions	a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping
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

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

Difference between seal and calk

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