chalk
/tʃɔk/
verb
- To write, draw, or mark with chalk.
- The children chalked colorful pictures on the driveway.
- She chalked the score on the scoreboard.
- He chalked the outline of the map on the board.
- To add chalk to (something, such as a cue stick) to improve grip.
- She chalked her hands before the gymnastics routine.
- Make sure to chalk your cue so it doesn't slip.
- He chalked the tip of his pool cue before taking a shot.
noun
- A soft white or gray rock made from tiny sea creatures, used for writing or drawing.
- Children drew hopscotch squares on the sidewalk with colored chalk.
- Chalk is often found in cliffs along the coast.
- The teacher picked up a piece of chalk and wrote on the blackboard.
- A stick of chalk used for writing or drawing.
- Please hand me a piece of white chalk.
- She bought a box of chalk for her art class.
- The chalk broke in half when he pressed too hard.