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Definition of chalk line

chalk line

Plural:chalk lines
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1

The temporary, straight mark left on a surface after snapping a chalk-coated string against it.

Example

"Make sure you lay the first row of tiles exactly along the blue chalk line."

2

A hand tool used in construction and carpentry to mark long, straight lines on relatively flat surfaces, typically consisting of a reel of string housed in a casing filled with chalk dust.

Example

"The carpenter pulled the chalk line tight across the subfloor and snapped it to create a perfectly straight guide for the saw."

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• Nearby Words

chalice
chaliyar
chalk
chalk line
chalkboard
chalta
chambal

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chalk line. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chalk%20line
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