Definition
- (noun) A soft, white, powdery limestone.
- (noun) A piece of chalk, or nowadays processed compressed gypsum, that is used for drawing and for writing on a blackboard.
- (noun) Tailor's chalk.
- (noun) A white powdery substance used to prevent hands slipping from holds when climbing, sometimes but not always limestone-chalk.
- (noun) A platoon-sized group of airborne soldiers.
- (noun) (horseracing) The favorite in a sporting event.
- (noun) The prediction that there will be no upsets, and the favored competitor will win.
- (verb) To apply chalk to anything, such as the tip of a billiard cue.
- (verb) To record something, as on a blackboard, using chalk.
- (verb) To use powdered chalk to mark the lines on a playing field.
- (verb) To record a score or event, as if on a chalkboard.
- (verb) To manure (land) with chalk.
Word stats
- Chalk contains 5 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 1.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 14.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Chalk mean?
A soft, white, powdery limestone.
How many letters are in Chalk?
Chalk has 5 letters.
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