chalk (EN)

nom, verb

nom “chalk”

1. guix
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   The teacher used white chalk to draw a diagram on the blackboard.
2. guix (referit a una roca)
   The ancient fossils were embedded in the chalk, making the white rock formations fascinating to study.
3. guix (pols utilitzada en esports)
   Before attempting the difficult climb, she rubbed chalk on her hands to ensure a firm grip.
4. favorit
   Everyone expected the chalk to win, but the underdog pulled off a surprising victory.
5. guix (per a sastreria)
   The tailor used white chalk to mark where the dress needed to be shortened.
6. grup (de paracaigudistes)
   The first chalk of soldiers jumped from the plane and parachuted into the field below.

verb “chalk”

1. escriure amb guix
   The teacher chalked a big smiley face on the blackboard.
2. fregar amb guix
   Before taking his shot, he carefully chalked the tip of his billiard cue.
3. emblanquinar
   The morning fog began to chalk the landscape, turning everything a ghostly white.
4. apuntar
   She chalked up another victory in the tennis tournament.
5. guixar
   Farmers often chalk their fields to improve soil quality before planting crops.