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chalk
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- pronunciation:
- chawk
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- chalk up
- features:
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a soft, white limestone that comes mostly from tiny sea shells.
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definition 2: |
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.
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
chalks, chalking, chalked |
definition: |
to write down or draw with chalk.
We chalked pictures on the sidewalk. |
phrase: |
chalk up |
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