Word
chalked
US/ˈtʃɔkt/
UK/tʃˈɔːkt/
Definition
v. to write or draw something using chalk. You often see this on blackboards or sidewalks.
v. the past tense and past participle of 'chalk'; refers to the act of writing or drawing with a piece of chalk. Often used in the passive voice to describe markings on a surface.
Examples
“She chalked the numbers on the sidewalk for the race.”
“The teacher chalked the main points of the lesson on the blackboard before the students arrived.”
“The artist spent the entire afternoon chalked on the pavement, transforming the narrow alleyway into a vibrant mural that would eventually be washed away by the rain.”
Examples
simple
“She chalked the numbers on the sidewalk for the race.”
contextual
“The teacher chalked the main points of the lesson on the blackboard before the students arrived.”
complex
“The artist spent the entire afternoon chalked on the pavement, transforming the narrow alleyway into a vibrant mural that would eventually be washed away by the rain.”
Real-World Examples
“Atletico rose to second, five points behind Barca and one ahead of Real Madrid, who chalked up a second defeat of the campaign.” “Photograph: Stuart Wallace/Shutterstock Lask had a headed goal chalked off for offside before Durán struck his first and Sinisalo made another couple of saves before the break.” Scan code
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