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krita — 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.
  • crayon noun A stick of colored wax or chalk used for drawing.
  • Cretaceous name The geological period from about 146 to 66 million years ago, ending with the extinction of the dinosaurs.
  • slate noun A fine-grained gray rock that splits easily into thin flat sheets, often used for roofing.

Senses

krita is used for these senses in English:

  • Cretaceous (geology) The geologic period within the Mesozoic era that comprises lower and upper epochs from about 146 to 66 million years ago.
  • crayon A stick of colored chalk or wax used for drawing.
  • slate (countable) A record of money owed.

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.

crayon — full definition

  1. noun A stick of colored wax or chalk used for drawing.
  2. verb To draw or color using a crayon.

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