Cale (en. Wedge)

/kal/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Space in a boat intended for storing items.

The ship's keels were filled with supplies.

Les cales du navire étaient remplies de provisions.

The lower part of a building, often used for storage.

They decided to convert the keel into a wine cellar.

Ils ont décidé d'aménager la cale en cave à vin.

Sloped areas that serve as support.

The keel of the hill offered a stunning view of the valley.

La cale de la colline offrait une vue imprenable sur la vallée.

From Latin 'cala', meaning 'block' or 'shimming'.

boat keel

loading space on a ship.

cale de bateau

put in the keel

to place something in a way that it is stable.

mettre à la cale

dry dock

building or repair area for ships.

cale sèche

shimming

action of stabilizing something in place.

calage

boxer shorts

fitted underwear often worn like shorts.

caleçon

calibration

process of adjusting or tuning an instrument.

calibrage

To be in a difficult situation.

He is in the keel with all these debts.

Il est dans la cale avec toutes ces dettes.

To be stuck somewhere.

I am stuck in this traffic jam.

Je suis calé dans cette embouteillage.