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   chalk

   /tʃɔːk/

   noun

   • 1. a white soft earthy limestone (calcium carbonate) formed from the skeletal remains of sea creatures.
   • ▪ a substance (calcium sulphate) that is similar to chalk, made into white or coloured sticks for writing or drawing.
   • ▪ (in snooker, pool, etc.) a substance similar to chalk, rubbed on the tip of a cue in order to create friction and prevent miscueing: "play carefully and add chalk on the cue tip"
   • ▪ a series of strata consisting mainly of chalk.
   • 2. short for French chalk

   verb

   • 1. write or draw with chalk: "he chalked a message on the board"
   • ▪ draw or write on (a surface) with chalk: "blackboards chalked with Japanese phrases"
   • ▪ rub the tip of (a snooker cue) with chalk.

   Word Origin Old Englishcealc (also denoting lime), related to Dutch kalk and German Kalk, from Latin calx (see calx).

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ChalkChalk - Wikipedia

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   Chalk is a soft, white, porous, sedimentary carbonate rock composed of calcite and formed by plankton. It is used for industry, agriculture and writing, and occurs in many places, especially in Western Europe.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCHALK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of chalk as a noun and a verb, with examples of how to use it in sentences. Find out the difference between chalk and chalkboard, and explore related words and phrases.

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7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › chalkChalk Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the noun and verb meanings of chalk, a soft limestone or a writing material. See examples, etymology, and related phrases of chalk.

8. geologyscience.com › rocks › sedimentary-rocksChalk | Properties, Composition, Formation and Uses

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   Oct 10, 2023 · Upper Cretaceous deposits of pure and bright white sedimentary chalk along the coast of central southern Cyprus. Chalk rock is a distinctive type of sedimentary rock that forms through a specific process and is primarily composed of the mineral calcite (calcium carbonate).

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10. www.britannica.com › science › chalkChalk | Sedimentary, Limestone, Calcium Carbonate | Britannica

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    Aug 10, 2024 · Chalk is a soft, white-to-grayish variety of limestone composed of shells of marine organisms and calcium carbonate. It is used for making lime, cement, fertilizer, and various products, such as putty, crayons, and paints.