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chalk: I. noun II. transitive verb
chalk out: transitive verb
chalk up: transitive verb
French ˈchalk: noun

I . chalk [tʃɔ:k] N no pl

1. chalk (type of stone):

chalk

apnenec m

2. chalk (for writing):

chalk

kreda f

[as different as] chalk and cheese Brit

[različen kot] dan in noč

not by a long chalk Brit inf

as white as chalk

II . chalk [tʃɔ:k] VB trans

chalk (write)

pisati [perf napisati s kredo]

chalk (draw)

risati [perf narisati s kredo]

chalk (in billiards)

mazati [perf namazati s kredo]

chalk out VB trans

chalk design

chalk design strategy

chalk strategy

chalk up VB trans

1. chalk (write):

chalk

2. chalk inf (achieve):

chalk victory

dosegati [perf doseči]

chalk victory

3. chalk (write off):

to chalk sth up to experience

pripisati kaj izkušnjam

French ˈchalk N no pl

French chalk

krojaška kreda f

Usage examples with chalk

tailor's chalk

krojaška kreda

not by a long chalk Brit inf

as white as chalk

[as different as] chalk and cheese Brit

[različen kot] dan in noč

to chalk sth up to experience

pripisati kaj izkušnjam

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The term became ingrained in the language to the extent that a performance using markers and a sketch pad is still known today as a chalk talk. en.wikipedia.org

A variety of habitats are used including chalk downland, woodland clearings, coastal dunes, railway lines and waste ground. en.wikipedia.org

Their coaches are also permitted to apply chalk and/or water to the bars to ensure gymnasts don't slip off. en.wikipedia.org

The cliff there is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain, rising to above sea level. en.wikipedia.org

Common instruments include graphite pencils, pen and ink, inked brushes, wax color pencils, crayons, charcoals, chalk, pastels, markers, stylus, or various metals like silverpoint. en.wikipedia.org

These bodies meet periodically to chalk out all the programs. en.wikipedia.org

The aircraft flight number was placed on the troops' backs with chalk. en.wikipedia.org

A nominated committee without political affiliations, comprising members representing every section of society, met frequently to discuss security-related issues and chalk out plans. www.thehindu.com

This little self-portrait, black chalk on ivory paper 120mm x 99mm, was drawn around 1562-1570. en.wikipedia.org

He later died of a chalk-induced asthma attack. en.wikipedia.org

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