Caul Definition
kôl
noun
The membrane enclosing a fetus; esp., a part of this membrane sometimes enveloping the head of a child at birth: believed by some to bring good luck.
Webster's New World
The part of the peritoneum that extends from the stomach to the large intestine; great omentum.
Webster's New World
The surface of a press that makes contact with panel product, especially a removable plate or sheet.
Wiktionary
(woodworking) A strip or block of wood used to distribute or direct clamping force.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- gastrocolic omentum
- greater omentum
- embryonic membrane
- veil
Other Word Forms of Caul
Noun
Singular:
caul
Plural:
caulsOrigin of Caul
Middle English calle from Old English cawl basket
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Middle French cale.
From Wiktionary
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