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chalk (EN)
substantiivi, verbi

substantiivi “chalk”

yksikkö chalk, monikko chalks tai ei-laskettava
  1. liitu
    The teacher used white chalk to draw a diagram on the blackboard.
  2. liitukivi (viittaa kiveen)
    The ancient fossils were embedded in the chalk, making the white rock formations fascinating to study.
  3. magnesium (jauhe, jota käytetään urheilussa)
    Before attempting the difficult climb, she rubbed chalk on her hands to ensure a firm grip.
  4. ennakkosuosikki
    Everyone expected the chalk to win, but the underdog pulled off a surprising victory.
  5. räätäliliitu
    The tailor used white chalk to mark where the dress needed to be shortened.
  6. joukko (laskuvarjojääkäreitä)
    The first chalk of soldiers jumped from the plane and parachuted into the field below.

verbi “chalk”

infinitiivi chalk; hän chalks; imperfekti chalked; part. perf. chalked; ger. chalking
  1. kirjoittaa liidulla
    The teacher chalked a big smiley face on the blackboard.
  2. liituta
    Before taking his shot, he carefully chalked the tip of his billiard cue.
  3. valkaista
    The morning fog began to chalk the landscape, turning everything a ghostly white.
  4. merkitä muistiin (kuin liidulla)
    She chalked up another victory in the tennis tournament.
  5. kalkita
    Farmers often chalk their fields to improve soil quality before planting crops.