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Definition of chalkline

chalkline

/ˈtʃɔːk.laɪn/
chalk · line
Plural:chalklines
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Past Simple:chalklined
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Past Participle:chalklined
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Present Participle:chalklining
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chalkline Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A length of string coated with powdered chalk, stretched taut and plucked to mark a long, straight line on a flat surface in construction and carpentry.

Example

"The carpenter snapped a chalkline across the subfloor to ensure the hardwood planks would be laid perfectly straight."

2

A straight mark left on a surface by snapping a chalk-coated string, or a boundary line marked with chalk on an athletic field or court.

Example

"The tennis ball landed squarely on the chalkline, winning the match for the challenger."

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• verb

1

To mark a surface with a straight guideline using a chalk-coated string.

Example

"We need to chalkline the drywall before installing the metal studs."

• Rhymes for chalkline

• Nearby Words

chalkboard
chalkiness
chalklike
chalkline
chalkmark
chalkrail
chalky

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chalkline. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chalkline
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