Definitions
A soft pale limestone used for writing or drawing.
Word origin
Inherited from Middle English chalk, chalke, from Old English ċealc, from Proto-West Germanic *kalk, borrowed from Latin calx (“limestone”), again borrowed from Ancient Greek χάλιξ (khálix, “pebble”). Doublet of calx and cauk.
Used in a sentence
“chalk cliffs are not recommended for climbing”
“when working out your next move, it's a good idea to get some more chalk from the bag”
“OK, let's get rid of the chalk players right away. The chalk likes North Carolina. Dean Smith has taken Carolina to the Final Four six times.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Classroom writing stick”5 letters
02“Classroom writing material”5 letters
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