chalk (EN)
іменник, дієслово

іменник “chalk”

sg. chalk, pl. chalks or uncountable
  1. крейда (для письма)
    The teacher used white chalk to draw a diagram on the blackboard.
  2. крейда (як порода)
    The ancient fossils were embedded in the chalk, making the white rock formations fascinating to study.
  3. крейда (порошок, що використовується у спорті)
    Before attempting the difficult climb, she rubbed chalk on her hands to ensure a firm grip.
  4. фаворит
    Everyone expected the chalk to win, but the underdog pulled off a surprising victory.
  5. кравецька крейда
    The tailor used white chalk to mark where the dress needed to be shortened.
  6. група десантників
    The first chalk of soldiers jumped from the plane and parachuted into the field below.

дієслово “chalk”

chalk; he chalks; past chalked, part. chalked; ger. chalking
  1. писати крейдою
    The teacher chalked a big smiley face on the blackboard.
  2. натирати крейдою
    Before taking his shot, he carefully chalked the tip of his billiard cue.
  3. вибілювати
    The morning fog began to chalk the landscape, turning everything a ghostly white.
  4. записувати
    She chalked up another victory in the tennis tournament.
  5. вапнувати
    Farmers often chalk their fields to improve soil quality before planting crops.