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chalk (EN)
nomino, kitenzi

nomino “chalk”

umoja chalk, wingi chalks au isiyohesabika
  1. chaki (kwa kuandika au kuchora)
    The teacher used white chalk to draw a diagram on the blackboard.
  2. chaki (inayorejelea mwamba)
    The ancient fossils were embedded in the chalk, making the white rock formations fascinating to study.
  3. chaki (poda inayotumika katika michezo)
    Before attempting the difficult climb, she rubbed chalk on her hands to ensure a firm grip.
  4. timu inayotarajiwa kushinda
    Everyone expected the chalk to win, but the underdog pulled off a surprising victory.
  5. chaki ya mafundi cherehani
    The tailor used white chalk to mark where the dress needed to be shortened.
  6. kikosi cha wanajeshi (kutoka ndege moja)
    The first chalk of soldiers jumped from the plane and parachuted into the field below.

kitenzi “chalk”

kitenzi chalk; yeye chalks; wakati uliopita chalked; kitendo kilichopita chalked; kitendo cha sasa chalking
  1. kuandika kwa chaki
    The teacher chalked a big smiley face on the blackboard.
  2. kupaka chaki
    Before taking his shot, he carefully chalked the tip of his billiard cue.
  3. kufanya kuwa cheupe kama chaki
    The morning fog began to chalk the landscape, turning everything a ghostly white.
  4. kuandika alama kwa chaki
    She chalked up another victory in the tennis tournament.
  5. kuweka chaki kwenye udongo
    Farmers often chalk their fields to improve soil quality before planting crops.