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| blackboard |
a smooth, hard panel for writing on with chalk; chalkboard. Blackboards are often made of slate and have a dark color. |
| blackboard eraser |
an object made of layers of felt used for erasing chalk from a blackboard. |
| chalk |
a substance made from natural chalk that is formed into round sticks that can be used to write or draw with, especially on a blackboard or on pavement. [2/3 definitions] |
| chalkboard |
a smooth, dark board to be written on with chalk; blackboard. |
| pastel |
a crayon that is like chalk, used in drawing. [1/5 definitions] |
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