チョーク — meaning in English

English meaning

• chalk noun A soft white rock made of limestone, or a stick of similar material used for writing or drawing.
• primer noun A short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.

Senses

チョーク is used for these senses in English:

• chalk (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).
• primer A device used to prime an internal combustion engine with gasoline, (especially) in airplanes.

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.

primer — full definition

1. noun A short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.
2. noun A substance applied as a base coat before paint, to help it stick and look even.
3. noun A device or charge used to set off an explosive.

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