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chalk (EN)
Substantiv, Verb

Substantiv “chalk”

Sg. chalk, Pl. chalks od. unz.
  1. Kreidestück
    The teacher used white chalk to draw a diagram on the blackboard.
  2. Kreide (ein gestein)
    The ancient fossils were embedded in the chalk, making the white rock formations fascinating to study.
  3. Kreide (ein pulver, das im sport verwendet wird)
    Before attempting the difficult climb, she rubbed chalk on her hands to ensure a firm grip.
  4. Favorit (im sportwetten)
    Everyone expected the chalk to win, but the underdog pulled off a surprising victory.
  5. Schneiderkreide
    The tailor used white chalk to mark where the dress needed to be shortened.
  6. Truppe (von fallschirmjägern)
    The first chalk of soldiers jumped from the plane and parachuted into the field below.

Verb “chalk”

Infinitiv chalk; er chalks; Prät. chalked; Part. chalked; Ger. chalking
  1. mit kreide schreiben
    The teacher chalked a big smiley face on the blackboard.
  2. kreide auftragen (auf einen Billardqueue)
    Before taking his shot, he carefully chalked the tip of his billiard cue.
  3. weiß machen (wie mit kreide)
    The morning fog began to chalk the landscape, turning everything a ghostly white.
  4. notieren (wie auf einer Tafel)
    She chalked up another victory in the tennis tournament.
  5. kalken (als Dünger)
    Farmers often chalk their fields to improve soil quality before planting crops.