chalk
chalk Lexical Profile
chalk Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A prepared stick or cylindrical piece of this substance, or a similar material, used for writing and drawing on surfaces such as blackboards or sidewalks.
"The professor picked up a fresh piece of chalk and began writing complex equations on the blackboard."
A soft, white, porous sedimentary rock primarily composed of calcium carbonate.
"The famous white cliffs on the southern coast of England are composed almost entirely of chalk."
A powdery substance rubbed onto the hands or equipment to absorb sweat and increase friction, commonly used in gymnastics, weightlifting, and rock climbing.
"The gymnast clapped her hands, sending a white cloud of chalk into the air before stepping up to the uneven bars."
• verb
To write, draw, or mark something using a piece of chalk.
"The children spent the entire afternoon chalking a colorful hopscotch grid onto the sidewalk."
To rub or treat a surface, tool, or one's hands with chalk to increase grip and prevent slipping.
"He carefully chalked the tip of his pool cue before leaning over the table to take the final shot."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'cealc' (chalk, lime, plaster), derived from Latin 'calx' (limestone, heel).
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