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chalk (EN)
zelfstandig naamwoord, werkwoord

zelfstandig naamwoord “chalk”

enkelvoud chalk, meervoud chalks of ontelbaar
  1. krijtje
    The teacher used white chalk to draw a diagram on the blackboard.
  2. krijt (gesteente)
    The ancient fossils were embedded in the chalk, making the white rock formations fascinating to study.
  3. krijt (een poeder gebruikt in sporten)
    Before attempting the difficult climb, she rubbed chalk on her hands to ensure a firm grip.
  4. favoriet
    Everyone expected the chalk to win, but the underdog pulled off a surprising victory.
  5. kleermakerskrijt
    The tailor used white chalk to mark where the dress needed to be shortened.
  6. groep parachutisten (uit hetzelfde vliegtuig)
    The first chalk of soldiers jumped from the plane and parachuted into the field below.

werkwoord “chalk”

infinitief chalk; hij chalks; verleden tijd chalked; volt. deelw. chalked; ger. chalking
  1. krijten
    The teacher chalked a big smiley face on the blackboard.
  2. krijten (bijvoorbeeld een biljartkeu)
    Before taking his shot, he carefully chalked the tip of his billiard cue.
  3. wit maken (als met krijt)
    The morning fog began to chalk the landscape, turning everything a ghostly white.
  4. noteren (als op een schoolbord)
    She chalked up another victory in the tennis tournament.
  5. kalken
    Farmers often chalk their fields to improve soil quality before planting crops.