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chalk

/tʃˈɑk/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

  1. a soft whitish calcite
  2. a pure flat white with little reflectance
  3. an 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
  4. a 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

verb

  1. write, draw, or trace with chalk

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