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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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4. app.chalk.comMy Dashboard | Chalk

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   Download Planboard for iOS and Android. " With the ability to track standards in Chalk.com, we are using this data to make better data-driven decisions. ". - Leiah Jamison, Curriculum Coordinator.

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. 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).

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. geology.com › rocks › chalkChalk: A biological limestone formed from shell debris -...

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    Chalk is a type of limestone composed mainly of calcium carbonate from the remains of tiny marine organisms. Learn how chalk forms, where it occurs, how to identify it, and how it relates to oil and gas production.