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chalk

Definition

  • noun: a type of soft, light-colored rock
  • noun: a soft white, gray, or buff limestone composed chiefly of the shells of foraminifers
  • verb: to write or draw (something) with chalk
  • verb: to write or draw with chalk
  • usually used with 'up'
  • synonyms: bleach

Examples

  • Our work isn't done yet, 'not by a long chalk'. [=('US') 'not by a long shot'; we still have a lot more work to do]

  • The teacher handed her a piece of 'chalk' and asked her to write the answer on the chalkboard.

  • He put 'chalk' marks on the stage to show the actors where they should stand.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Minion, if I live, I will kill you. Enjoy your flight. AHHHHHHHHHHH! Megamind. So, this is how it ends. Normally I'd chalk this up to my last glorious failure. But not today! What can I say? Old habits die hard. Say bye, bye Roxie. (..)
    2010 Megamind