HyperDic: chalk

English > 5 senses of the word chalk:
NOUNsubstancechalka soft whitish calcite
attributechalka pure flat white with little reflectance
artifactchalk, methamphetamine, methamphetamine hydrochloride, Methedrine, meth, deoxyephedrine, chicken feed, crank, glass, ice, shabu, trashan amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride
artifactchalka piece of calcite or a similar substance, usually in the shape of a crayon, that is used to write or draw on blackboards or other flat surfaces / surfaces
VERBcreationchalkwrite, draw, or trace with chalk
chalk > pronunciation
Soundschaa'k; chao'k
Rhymesaftershock ... woodcock: 87 rhymes with aak...
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English > chalk: 5 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningA soft whitish calcite.
BroadercalciteA common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate
Substance ofchalkA piece of calcite or a similar substance, usually in the shape of a crayon, that is used to write or draw on blackboards or other flat surfaces / surfaces
Substancescalcium carbonateA salt found in nature as chalk or calcite or aragonite or limestone
Spanishyeso
Catalanguix
Adjectiveschalkyof something having the color of chalk
cretaceousabounding in chalk
English > chalk: 5 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningA pure flat white with little reflectance.
Broaderwhite, whitenessThe quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
Spanishcreta
Catalancreta
Adjectiveschalkyof something having the color of chalk
English > chalk: 5 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningAn amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant.
Synonymsmethamphetamine, methamphetamine hydrochloride, Methedrine, meth, deoxyephedrine, chicken feed, crank, glass, ice, shabu, trash
Broaderamphetamine, pep pill, upper, speedA central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite
controlled substanceA drug or chemical substance whose possession and use are controlled by law
Spanishclorhidrato de metanfetamina, deoxyephedrine, metanfetamina, metanfetaminas
Catalanclorhidrat de metamfetamina, deoxyephedrine
English > chalk: 5 senses > noun 4, artifact
MeaningA piece of calcite or a similar substance, usually in the shape of a crayon, that is used to write or draw on blackboards or other flat surfaces / surfaces.
Narrowerdrawing chalkcolored chalks used by artists
tailor's chalkchalk used by tailors to make temporary marks on cloth
Broaderwriting implementAn implement that is used to write
SubstanceschalkA soft whitish calcite
Spanishcreta, gis, tiza
Catalancreta, guix
Adjectiveschalkycomposed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk
Verbschalkwrite, draw, or trace with chalk
English > chalk: 5 senses > verb 1, creation
MeaningWrite, draw, or trace with chalk.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Entailstrace, draw, line, describe, delineatemake a mark or lines on a surface
Broaderdrawrepresent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface
Spanishhacer con tiza
Catalanmarcar amb guix
Nounschalka piece of calcite or a similar substance, usually in the shape of a crayon, that is used to write or draw on blackboards or other flat surfaces / surfaces

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