chalk
word
/ˈtʃɑk/
chawk
/tʃˈɔːk/
chawk
Definition
A soft white or colored material used for writing or drawing on blackboards, and also a type of rock made mainly of calcium carbonate.
Usage & Nuances
Most often refers to sticks used on blackboards in schools. Can also mean the mineral itself. Collocations: 'piece of chalk', 'chalk drawing'. Not usually used for modern whiteboard markers. Informal phrase: 'chalk and cheese' (very different things).
Spanish: tizaPortuguese (BR): gizPortuguese (PT): gizChinese (Simplified): 粉笔Chinese (Traditional): 粉筆Hindi: चॉकArabic: طباشيرBengali: চক - চুনাপাথরRussian: мелJapanese: チョークVietnamese: phấn - đá phấnKorean: 분필 - 백악(암석)Turkish: tebeşirUrdu: چاکIndonesian: kapur
Example Sentences
We drew a picture on the sidewalk with colored chalk.
basic
Please bring a box of chalk for the class.
basic
That cliff is made of chalk and looks very white against the sea.
natural
The teacher wrote the answer on the board with chalk.
basic
I ran out of chalk in the middle of my lesson.
natural
Some sports players use chalk to keep their hands dry.
natural