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chalk (EN)
substantiv, verb

substantiv “chalk”

entall chalk, flertall chalks eller utellelig
  1. krittstift
    The teacher used white chalk to draw a diagram on the blackboard.
  2. kritt (stein)
    The ancient fossils were embedded in the chalk, making the white rock formations fascinating to study.
  3. kritt (et pulver brukt i sport)
    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. skredderkritt
    The tailor used white chalk to mark where the dress needed to be shortened.
  6. tropp (fra samme fly)
    The first chalk of soldiers jumped from the plane and parachuted into the field below.

verb “chalk”

infinitiv chalk; han chalks; preteritum chalked; perfektum part. chalked; ger. chalking
  1. skrive med kritt
    The teacher chalked a big smiley face on the blackboard.
  2. kritte
    Before taking his shot, he carefully chalked the tip of his billiard cue.
  3. bleke (som med kritt)
    The morning fog began to chalk the landscape, turning everything a ghostly white.
  4. notere (som på en tavle)
    She chalked up another victory in the tennis tournament.
  5. kalke
    Farmers often chalk their fields to improve soil quality before planting crops.