chalk (EN)

существительное, глагол

существительное “chalk”

1. мел
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   The teacher used white chalk to draw a diagram on the blackboard.
2. мел (порода)
   The ancient fossils were embedded in the chalk, making the white rock formations fascinating to study.
3. мел (порошок, используемый в спорте)
   Before attempting the difficult climb, she rubbed chalk on her hands to ensure a firm grip.
4. фаворит (в спортивных ставках)
   Everyone expected the chalk to win, but the underdog pulled off a surprising victory.
5. портновский мел
   The tailor used white chalk to mark where the dress needed to be shortened.
6. группа десантников (из одного самолета)
   The first chalk of soldiers jumped from the plane and parachuted into the field below.

глагол “chalk”

1. писать мелом
   The teacher chalked a big smiley face on the blackboard.
2. натирать мелом
   Before taking his shot, he carefully chalked the tip of his billiard cue.
3. выбелить
   The morning fog began to chalk the landscape, turning everything a ghostly white.
4. записывать
   She chalked up another victory in the tennis tournament.
5. известковать
   Farmers often chalk their fields to improve soil quality before planting crops.