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Chalk
01
a white or colored stick similar to chalk that is used for drawing or writing
What is "chalk"?
Chalk is a soft, white or colored substance made from calcium carbonate, commonly used for writing or drawing on surfaces like blackboards or sidewalks. It comes in stick form and can be easily erased or washed away, making it ideal for temporary markings.
02
an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
03
a pure flat white with little reflectance
04
a soft whitish calcite
to chalk
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to create content using chalk as the writing or drawing instrument
Transitive: to chalk sth
chalk
n
chalky
adj
chalky
adj
Example
The children drew chalk pictures on the pavement outside their house.
With chalk in hand, the teacher described the outline of the human body on the blackboard.
The sidewalk chalk drawings usually wash off after a good rain.
The chalk squeaked on the blackboard as the teacher wrote.
Climbers use chalk to improve grip while bouldering.
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