chalk (EN)

noun, verb

noun “chalk”

1. kreidestëft
   Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.

   The teacher used white chalk to draw a diagram on the blackboard.
2. kallek (Fiels)
   The ancient fossils were embedded in the chalk, making the white rock formations fascinating to study.
3. magnesia (e Pulver dat am Sport benotzt gëtt)
   Before attempting the difficult climb, she rubbed chalk on her hands to ensure a firm grip.
4. favoritt
   Everyone expected the chalk to win, but the underdog pulled off a surprising victory.
5. schneiderkreid
   The tailor used white chalk to mark where the dress needed to be shortened.
6. trupp (aus dem selwechten Fliger)
   The first chalk of soldiers jumped from the plane and parachuted into the field below.

verb “chalk”

1. mat kreid schreiwen
   The teacher chalked a big smiley face on the blackboard.
2. mat kreid reiwen
   Before taking his shot, he carefully chalked the tip of his billiard cue.
3. wäiss maachen (wéi mat kreid)
   The morning fog began to chalk the landscape, turning everything a ghostly white.
4. opschreiwen (wéi op enger Schifer)
   She chalked up another victory in the tennis tournament.
5. mat kreid düngen
   Farmers often chalk their fields to improve soil quality before planting crops.