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chalk

[chawk]

chalk Definition

  • 1a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock, a form of limestone composed of the mineral calcite
  • 2a stick of this rock or a similar substance used for writing or drawing

Using chalk: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chalk" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wrote her name on the blackboard with a piece of chalk.

  • Example

    The cliffs were made of chalk.

  • Example

    He drew a picture of a house with colored chalks.

  • Example

    The teacher asked the students to use chalk to write the answers on the board.

chalk Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with chalk

  • used to describe two people or things that are completely different from each other

    Example

    My sister and I are like chalk and cheese; we have nothing in common.

  • accept a failure or mistake as an opportunity to learn something

    Example

    I didn't get the job, but I'll just chalk it up to experience and keep trying.

  • as clean as a whistle (or new pin) or (fresh) chalk

    very clean or pure

    Example

    The kitchen was as clean as a whistle after she finished cleaning it.

Origins of chalk

from Old English 'cealc', from Proto-Germanic 'kalakaz'

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Summary: chalk in Brief

The term 'chalk' [chawk] refers to a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock, often used for writing or drawing. It is also used in phrases like 'chalk and cheese,' meaning two things that are completely different, and 'chalk it up to experience,' meaning to accept a failure as an opportunity to learn.