calx — 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.
- heel noun The rounded back part of the foot, or the corresponding part of a shoe or sock.
- hoof noun The hard covering on the foot of animals such as horses, cattle, and deer.
- lime noun A small, round, green citrus fruit with a sharp, tart flavor.
- limestone noun A common sedimentary rock made mostly of calcium carbonate, formed from ancient marine deposits.
Senses
calx is used for these senses in English:
- heel (anatomy) The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.
- hoof The tip of a toe of an ungulate such as a horse, ox or deer, strengthened by a thick keratin covering.
- lime (chemistry) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
- limestone An abundant rock of marine and freshwater sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO3); and occurring in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.
chalk — full definition
- noun A soft white rock made of limestone, or a stick of similar material used for writing or drawing.
- noun Powdered chalk-like substance used to improve grip in climbing, gymnastics, or weightlifting.
- verb To mark or write something using chalk.
heel — full definition
- noun The rounded back part of the foot, or the corresponding part of a shoe or sock.
- noun A contemptible, dishonest, or unscrupulous person.
- noun In professional wrestling, a performer playing the villain role.
- verb For a boat or ship to tilt or lean over to one side.
- verb For a dog to walk obediently close beside its owner.