chalk in German
chalk in German is Kreide, Magnesiapulver — chalk means a soft white rock made of limestone, or a stick of similar material used for writing or drawing.
chalk in German
Kreide
Magnesiapulver
(uncountable, climbing, gymnastics) 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).
What does "chalk" mean?
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noun A soft white rock made of limestone, or a stick of similar material used for writing or drawing.
"The teacher wrote the date on the board with chalk."
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noun Powdered chalk-like substance used to improve grip in climbing, gymnastics, or weightlifting.
"The climber dipped her hands in chalk before the ascent."
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verb To mark or write something using chalk.
"He chalked the score on the blackboard after each round."
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chalk in a sentence
- The teacher wrote the date on the board with chalk.
- Kids drew hopscotch squares in chalk on the sidewalk.
- The climber dipped her hands in chalk before the ascent.
- Gymnasts rub chalk on their palms so the bar does not slip.
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What is "chalk" in German?
"chalk" in German is Kreide, Magnesiapulver. chalk means: A soft white rock made of limestone, or a stick of similar material used for writing or drawing.
How do you use "chalk" in a sentence?
Example: "The teacher wrote the date on the board with chalk." In German, "chalk" is Kreide, Magnesiapulver.
Are there other ways to say "chalk" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "chalk": Kreide, Magnesiapulver.
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