chalk (EN)

sostantivo, verbo

sostantivo “chalk”

1. gessetto
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   The teacher used white chalk to draw a diagram on the blackboard.
2. gesso (roccia)
   The ancient fossils were embedded in the chalk, making the white rock formations fascinating to study.
3. gesso (polvere usata negli sport)
   Before attempting the difficult climb, she rubbed chalk on her hands to ensure a firm grip.
4. favorito
   Everyone expected the chalk to win, but the underdog pulled off a surprising victory.
5. gesso da sarto
   The tailor used white chalk to mark where the dress needed to be shortened.
6. squadra (di paracadutisti)
   The first chalk of soldiers jumped from the plane and parachuted into the field below.

verbo “chalk”

1. scrivere con il gesso
   The teacher chalked a big smiley face on the blackboard.
2. gessare
   Before taking his shot, he carefully chalked the tip of his billiard cue.
3. imbiancare
   The morning fog began to chalk the landscape, turning everything a ghostly white.
4. segnare
   She chalked up another victory in the tennis tournament.
5. calcare
   Farmers often chalk their fields to improve soil quality before planting crops.