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chalks

chalks is the plural of chalk.

chalks is the third-person singular simple present indicative of chalk.

Meaning of chalk

Noun

chalk (countable and uncountable, plural chalks)

  1. (uncountable) A soft, white, powdery limestone (calcium carbonate, CaCO₃).
    • chalk cliffs are not recommended for climbing
  2. (countable) A piece of chalk, or nowadays processed compressed gypsum (calcium sulfate, CaSO₄), that is used for drawing and for writing on a blackboard (chalkboard).
  3. (countable) Tailor's chalk.
  4. (uncountable) A white powdery substance used to prevent hands slipping from holds when climbing, or losing grip in weight-lifting or gymnastics, sometimes but not always limestone-chalk, often magnesium carbonate (MgCO₃).
    • when working out your next move, it's a good idea to get some more chalk from the bag
  5. (US, countable) A platoon-sized group of airborne soldiers.
  6. (US) The favorite in a sporting event.

See all 15 meanings of chalk

Proper noun capitalized: Chalks

Chalks

  1. (plural) plural of Chalk

Phrases with chalks

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Questions about chalks

What is chalks the plural of?
Chalks is the plural of chalk.
What part of speech is chalks?
Chalks is a proper noun.

Words near chalks in the dictionary

  1. chalkopyrite
  2. chalkopyrites
  3. chalkosine
  4. chalkpit
  5. chalkpits
  6. chalks
  7. chalks against
  8. chalks down
  9. chalks it down
  10. chalks off
  11. chalks out

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