Chalk
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɑːk/
Chalk (noun)
- a soft white stick used for writing or drawing on blackboards.
- a type of soft white rock made from tiny sea creatures' shells.
- 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