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chalk (EN)
podstatné meno, sloveso

podstatné meno “chalk”

singulár chalk, plurál chalks alebo nepočítateľné
  1. krieda
    The teacher used white chalk to draw a diagram on the blackboard.
  2. krieda (hornina)
    The ancient fossils were embedded in the chalk, making the white rock formations fascinating to study.
  3. magnézium (prášok používaný v športe)
    Before attempting the difficult climb, she rubbed chalk on her hands to ensure a firm grip.
  4. favorit (v stávkovaní)
    Everyone expected the chalk to win, but the underdog pulled off a surprising victory.
  5. krajčírska krieda
    The tailor used white chalk to mark where the dress needed to be shortened.
  6. skupina vojakov (najmä výsadkárov)
    The first chalk of soldiers jumped from the plane and parachuted into the field below.

sloveso “chalk”

infinitív chalk; on chalks; min. čas chalked; min. príč. chalked; ger. chalking
  1. písať kriedou
    The teacher chalked a big smiley face on the blackboard.
  2. nakriedovať
    Before taking his shot, he carefully chalked the tip of his billiard cue.
  3. vybieliť (ako kriedou)
    The morning fog began to chalk the landscape, turning everything a ghostly white.
  4. zapísať (ako na tabuľu)
    She chalked up another victory in the tennis tournament.
  5. vápniť (pôdu)
    Farmers often chalk their fields to improve soil quality before planting crops.