chalk in Greek
chalk in Greek is κιμωλία, τεμπεσίρι — chalk means a soft white rock made of limestone, or a stick of similar material used for writing or drawing.
chalk in Greek
κιμωλία
Pronounced: kimolia
(uncountable) A soft, white, powdery limestone (calcium carbonate, CaCO3).
κιμωλία
Pronounced: kimolia
(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).
τεμπεσίρι
Pronounced: tebesiri
(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).
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 Greek?
"chalk" in Greek is κιμωλία, τεμπεσίρι. chalk means: A soft white rock made of limestone, or a stick of similar material used for writing or drawing.
How do you pronounce κιμωλία?
"chalk" in Greek is κιμωλία, pronounced "kimolia".
How do you use "chalk" in a sentence?
Example: "The teacher wrote the date on the board with chalk." In Greek, "chalk" is κιμωλία, τεμπεσίρι.
Are there other ways to say "chalk" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "chalk": κιμωλία, τεμπεσίρι.
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