Chalk

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɑːk/

Chalk (noun)

  1. a soft white stick used for writing or drawing on blackboards.
  2. a type of soft white rock made from tiny sea creatures' shells.
  3. a powdery substance used to mark surfaces, often in sports.

Examples

  • The teacher used chalk to write on the board.
  • Chalk is often used in classrooms for writing.

Common collocations: piece of chalk, write with chalk, chalk cliffs, chalk deposits, chalk mark