chalk

²chalk

verb

Definition of CHALK

transitive verb

1

: to write or draw with chalk

2

: to rub or mark with chalk

3

a : to delineate roughly : sketch b : to set down or add up with or as if with chalk : record —usually used with up <chalk up the totals>

intransitive verb

: to become chalky <the paint had begun to chalk>

Examples of CHALK

1. She chalked a message on the side of the barn.
2. He chalked the stage to show the actors where they should stand.

First Known Use of CHALK

1580