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chalk (EN)
substantivo, verbo

substantivo “chalk”

singularo chalk, pluralo chalks aŭ ne nombrabla
  1. kreto (por skribi aŭ desegni)
    The teacher used white chalk to draw a diagram on the blackboard.
  2. kreto (roko)
    The ancient fossils were embedded in the chalk, making the white rock formations fascinating to study.
  3. kreto (pulvoro uzata en sportoj)
    Before attempting the difficult climb, she rubbed chalk on her hands to ensure a firm grip.
  4. favorato
    Everyone expected the chalk to win, but the underdog pulled off a surprising victory.
  5. tajlorkreto
    The tailor used white chalk to mark where the dress needed to be shortened.
  6. taĉmento
    The first chalk of soldiers jumped from the plane and parachuted into the field below.

verbo “chalk”

infinitivo chalk; li chalks; pasinteco chalked; pasinta part. chalked; ger. chalking
  1. kretumi
    The teacher chalked a big smiley face on the blackboard.
  2. kretigi
    Before taking his shot, he carefully chalked the tip of his billiard cue.
  3. blankigi
    The morning fog began to chalk the landscape, turning everything a ghostly white.
  4. noti
    She chalked up another victory in the tennis tournament.
  5. kalkigi
    Farmers often chalk their fields to improve soil quality before planting crops.