chalk (EN)
nimisõna, tegusõna

nimisõna “chalk”

sg. chalk, pl. chalks or uncountable
  1. tahvlil kriit
    The teacher used white chalk to draw a diagram on the blackboard.
  2. kriit (kivim)
    The ancient fossils were embedded in the chalk, making the white rock formations fascinating to study.
  3. magneesiumkarbonaat (pulber, mida kasutatakse spordis)
    Before attempting the difficult climb, she rubbed chalk on her hands to ensure a firm grip.
  4. favoriit
    Everyone expected the chalk to win, but the underdog pulled off a surprising victory.
  5. rätsepakriit
    The tailor used white chalk to mark where the dress needed to be shortened.
  6. dessantüksus
    The first chalk of soldiers jumped from the plane and parachuted into the field below.

tegusõna “chalk”

chalk; he chalks; past chalked, part. chalked; ger. chalking
  1. kriidiga kirjutama
    The teacher chalked a big smiley face on the blackboard.
  2. kriidiga hõõruma
    Before taking his shot, he carefully chalked the tip of his billiard cue.
  3. valgendama (nagu kriidiga)
    The morning fog began to chalk the landscape, turning everything a ghostly white.
  4. üles märkima (nagu tahvlile)
    She chalked up another victory in the tennis tournament.
  5. lupjama
    Farmers often chalk their fields to improve soil quality before planting crops.