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chalk (EN)
substantiv, verb

substantiv “chalk”

singular chalk, plural chalks eller oräknebar
  1. krita (för att skriva eller rita)
    The teacher used white chalk to draw a diagram on the blackboard.
  2. krita (bergart)
    The ancient fossils were embedded in the chalk, making the white rock formations fascinating to study.
  3. krita (ett pulver som används i sporter)
    Before attempting the difficult climb, she rubbed chalk on her hands to ensure a firm grip.
  4. favorit
    Everyone expected the chalk to win, but the underdog pulled off a surprising victory.
  5. skräddarkrita
    The tailor used white chalk to mark where the dress needed to be shortened.
  6. grupp soldater (särskilt fallskärmsjägare)
    The first chalk of soldiers jumped from the plane and parachuted into the field below.

verb “chalk”

infinitiv chalk; han chalks; preteritum chalked; supinum chalked; gerundium chalking
  1. krita (att skriva eller rita)
    The teacher chalked a big smiley face on the blackboard.
  2. krita (att gnida på något)
    Before taking his shot, he carefully chalked the tip of his billiard cue.
  3. vitna
    The morning fog began to chalk the landscape, turning everything a ghostly white.
  4. anteckna
    She chalked up another victory in the tennis tournament.
  5. kalka
    Farmers often chalk their fields to improve soil quality before planting crops.