Meaning of Chalk | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A surname.
   countable, uncountable
2. A soft, white, powdery limestone (calcium carbonate, CaCO₃).
   uncountable
3. A suburban village attached to the east side of Gravesend, Gravesham borough, Kent, England (OS grid ref TQ6773).
   countable, uncountable
4. A piece of chalk, or nowadays processed compressed gypsum (calcium sulfate, CaSO₄), that is used for drawing and for writing on a blackboard (chalkboard).
   countable
5. Tailor's chalk.
   countable, uncountable
6. A white powdery substance used to prevent hands slipping from holds when climbing, or losing grip in weight-lifting or gymnastics, sometimes but not always limestone-chalk, often magnesium carbonate (MgCO₃).
   uncountable
7. A platoon-sized group of airborne soldiers.
   US, countable
8. The favorite in a sporting event.
   US, countable, uncountable
9. The prediction that there will be no upsets, and the favored competitor will win.
   US, countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“chalk cliffs are not recommended for climbing”

“the chalk used to write on the blackboard makes a squeaky sound”

“when working out your next move, it's a good idea to get some more chalk from the bag”

“OK, let's get rid of the chalk players right away. The chalk likes North Carolina. Dean Smith has taken Carolina to the Final Four six times.”

“Excuse us for sticking with the chalk, but the predicted winners are Afternoon Deelites in the Derby, Oliver McCall over Larry Holmes, Nick Faldo in the Masters, and Al Unser Jr. in the Grand Prix.”

“Instead, he played the chalk and selected the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament.”

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