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Chalk Definition & Meaning

chalk
noun
  1. a soft whitish calcite
  2. a pure flat white with little reflectance
  3. an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
  4. a piece of calcite or a similar substance, usually in the shape of a crayon, that is used to write or draw on blackboards or other flat surfaces
verb
  1. write, draw, or trace with chalk

"Chalk" in song lyrics

See how chalk is used in real songs:

  • "I load up the glock, I line cats in chalk"
    7L & Esoteric — Graphic Violence
  • "The homicide on the scene, yeah you line it in chalk"
    9th Prince f/ Shyheim, William Cooper — Sour Diesel
  • "And the pain from the game, made me gain with my chalk"
    Al-D f/ Mr. 3-2 — Mailman

Usage tips for "chalk"

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Frequently asked questions

What does chalk mean?
a soft whitish calcite a pure flat white with little reflectance an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant a piece of calcite or a similar substance, usually in the shape of a crayon, that is used to write or draw on blackboards or other flat surfaces write, draw, or trace with chalk
What part of speech is chalk?
Chalk is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does chalk have?
Chalk has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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