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chalking

chalking noun: something chalked on a surface. Also the present participle and gerund of chalk.

Noun

chalking (countable and uncountable, plural chalkings)

  1. Something chalked on a surface.
    • Dinner patrons at RPU see dozens of chalkings on the sidewalk each week. Student groups know that this is a prime locale to promote student groups and shows.2002, The Cornellian, volume 134, page 69
  2. (painting) The appearance of non-gloss paint on an exterior surface due to chemical deterioration and removal by weather.

Also used as

chalking is also the present participle and gerund of chalk.

Forms of chalking

pluralchalkings

Phrases with chalking

Questions about chalking

What does chalking mean?
Chalking means something chalked on a surface.
What part of speech is chalking?
Chalking is a noun.
What is the plural of chalking?
The plural of chalking is chalkings.

Words near chalking in the dictionary

  1. Chalkidiki
  2. chalkier
  3. chalkiest
  4. chalkily
  5. chalkiness
  6. chalking
  7. chalking against
  8. chalking down
  9. chalking it down
  10. chalking off
  11. chalking out

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