Chalked: meaning, definitions and examples

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chalked

 

[ tʃɔːkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

writing, marking

Chalked refers to the act of using chalk to write or draw on a surface, typically a blackboard or pavement. It implies making marks that can be easily erased or wiped away. The term can also describe the process of applying chalk to a tool or apparatus.

Synonyms

marked, noted, scratched

Examples of usage

  • The teacher chalked a geometry problem on the board.
  • Kids chalked colorful drawings on the sidewalk.
  • He chalked the cue before taking his shot.
  • She chalked the margins of her notes to highlight key points.

Translations

Translations of the word "chalked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marcado

🇮🇳 चॉक किया हुआ

🇩🇪 markiert

🇮🇩 ditandai

🇺🇦 позначений

🇵🇱 oznaczony

🇯🇵 チョークで書かれた

🇫🇷 marqué

🇪🇸 marcado

🇹🇷 işaretlenmiş

🇰🇷 표시된

🇸🇦 مُعَلَّم

🇨🇿 označený

🇸🇰 označený

🇨🇳 标记的

🇸🇮 označen

🇮🇸 merkt

🇰🇿 белгіленген

🇬🇪 ნიშნული

🇦🇿 işarələnmiş

🇲🇽 marcado

Word origin

The word 'chalked' originates from the Middle English 'calke', which evolved from the Old English 'cealc', meaning lime or chalk. This term is related to the Latin 'calx', which also means lime or limestone. Chalk has been used since ancient times for writing and drawing due to its availability and ease of use. Over centuries, the use of chalk became prevalent in educational settings, particularly on blackboards, allowing for a temporary, erasable means of communication. The versatility of chalk, from artistic mediums to professional applications in sports, continues to influence its usage in modern times.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,173, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.