nounπShareA soft, white, powdery limestone."The teacher wrote on the blackboard with a piece of chalk. "materialsubstancegeologywritingeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of chalk, or nowadays processed compressed gypsum, that is used for drawing and for writing on a blackboard."The teacher used a piece of chalk to write the math problem on the blackboard. "materialwritingstationeryeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTailor's chalk."The seamstress used tailor's chalk to mark the alterations needed on the dress. "materialstationeryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA white powdery substance used to prevent hands slipping from holds when climbing, sometimes but not always limestone-chalk."Before grabbing the rock wall, she dipped her hands in the chalk to improve her grip. "materialsubstancesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA platoon-sized group of airborne soldiers."The first chalk of paratroopers jumped from the plane, followed quickly by the rest of their platoon. "militarygroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(horseracing) The favorite in a sporting event."The chalk in the horse race was the chestnut mare, predicted to win by many experts. "sportgameentertainmentbetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe prediction that there will be no upsets, and the favored competitor will win."The soccer team's recent undefeated streak gave the coach confidence in the chalk, that they would win the championship. "sportbetoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply chalk to anything, such as the tip of a billiard cue."Before the game, the player chalked the tip of his cue. "sportutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo record something, as on a blackboard, using chalk."The teacher chalked the lesson plan onto the board. "writingeducationcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use powdered chalk to mark the lines on a playing field."The coach chalked the lines for the soccer game on the field. "sportactionmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo record a score or event, as if on a chalkboard."The teacher chalked the final score of the game on the board. "achievementsportgamemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo manure (land) with chalk."The farmer chalked the field to improve the soil's quality. "agricultureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make white, as if with chalk; to make pale; to bleach."The shock of seeing the accident seemed to chalk her face, leaving it as white as a sheet. "appearancecolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading