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křída — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • chalk noun A soft white rock made of limestone, or a stick of similar material used for writing or drawing.
  • Cretaceous name The geological period from about 146 to 66 million years ago, ending with the extinction of the dinosaurs.

Senses

křída is used for these senses in English:

  • Cretaceous (geology) The geologic period within the Mesozoic era that comprises lower and upper epochs from about 146 to 66 million years ago.

chalk — full definition

  1. noun A soft white rock made of limestone, or a stick of similar material used for writing or drawing.
  2. noun Powdered chalk-like substance used to improve grip in climbing, gymnastics, or weightlifting.
  3. verb To mark or write something using chalk.

Cretaceous — full definition

  1. name The geological period from about 146 to 66 million years ago, ending with the extinction of the dinosaurs.
  2. adj Made of or relating to chalk.