5 letter words ending in ULK

**baulk** 1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun 2. Definitions: - (verb) to hesitate or be unwilling to proceed with an action or idea; to stop short and refuse to go on - (noun) an instance of baulking; an obstacle or hindrance 3. Pronunciations: - US: /bɔk/ - UK: /bɔːk/ 4. Origin and Usage: - The word "baulk" originated from the Middle English word "balke," meaning a crossbeam or balk of timber. It was later used to describe an obstacle or hindrance, and eventually came to mean hesitating or stopping short of an action or idea. - "Baulk" is commonly used in British English, while "balk" is the preferred spelling in American English. 5. Synonyms: - (verb) hesitate, falter, waver, pause, resist, refuse, recoil, shy away - (noun) obstacle, hindrance, barrier, impediment, obstruction 6. Related Words: - fault, hulks, talks, waulk 7. Example Sentences: - The horse baulked at the jump and refused to go over it. - The companys plans were baulked by a lack of funding. - The new regulations could be a baulk to the companys growth.

Parts of Speech

Caulk is a verb and a noun.

Definitions

As a verb, caulk means to fill a crack or gap with a waterproof material to make it airtight or watertight. As a noun, caulk refers to the material used for sealing cracks or gaps.

Pronunciations

US: /kɔk/

UK: /kɔːk/

Origin and Usage

The word caulk originated from the Old English word "cealcian," which means "to chalk." The word evolved to mean "to fill gaps with chalk" and later evolved to mean "to fill gaps with a waterproof material." Caulking has been used for centuries to seal ships, buildings, and other structures from water or air leaks.

Synonyms

Seal, fill, plug, stopper, close, block

Related Words

Seals, leaks, cracks, gaps, stops

Example Sentences

As a verb:

• The plumber will caulk the bathtub to prevent water from leaking onto the floor.
• She caulked the windows to keep the cold air out of her house.

As a noun:

• The caulk around the window had cracked and needed to be replaced.
• He bought a tube of caulk at the hardware store to fill the gaps in his bathroom tiles.

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1. Parts of Speech: Sculk is a verb.

2. Definitions: To sculk means to move stealthily, to hide or keep out of sight, or to avoid responsibilities or obligations.

3. Pronunciations: The US pronunciation is /skʌlk/ and the UK pronunciation is /skʌlk/.

4. Origin and Usage: The word sculk originated from the Middle Low German word "schulken" which means to lie in wait or to lurk. It first appeared in the English language in the 16th century. Sculk is often used to describe someone who is trying to avoid something or someone, or to describe someone who is moving stealthily.

5. Synonyms: Synonyms of sculk include lurk, sneak, slink, skulk, and hide.

6. Related Words: Related 5 letter words to sculk include hulks, sulks, and yulks.

7. Example Sentences:

• He sculked behind the bushes, hoping no one would see him.
• The cat sculked around the corner, waiting for its prey.
• She sculked out of the room, trying to avoid her responsibilities.

Skulk

1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun
2. Definitions:
   • (verb) to move or hide in a stealthy manner, especially out of cowardice or bad intentions
   • (noun) a group of foxes or other animals
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /skʌlk/
   • UK: /skʌlk/
4. Origin and Usage:

   The word "skulk" originated from the Middle English word "skulken" which means "to lie in wait". It was first used in the 16th century. The verb form is commonly used to describe someone or something moving in a sneaky or cowardly manner, especially when trying to avoid detection or responsibility. The noun form is less common and refers to a group of foxes or other animals.

5. Synonyms:
   • sneak
   • slip
   • creep
   • lurk
   • hide
6. Related Words:
   • skate
   • skill
   • skirt
   • skull
   • skyed
7. Example Sentences:
   • He was caught skulking around the office after hours.
   • The foxes formed a skulk and disappeared into the woods.