crēta — 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.
• Crete name The largest Greek island, located in the eastern Mediterranean.

Senses

crēta is used for these senses in English:

• Crete An island in the Mediterranean, and the largest in Greece.
• chalk (uncountable) A soft, white, powdery limestone (calcium carbonate, CaCO3).

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.

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