chalk talk

\ ˈchȯk-ˌtȯk

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Definition of chalk talk

: a talk or lecture illustrated at a blackboard

Examples of chalk talk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In 87 years of existence, the convention has gone from chalk talks over X's and O's to a haven of discussions and panels on various topics concerning prep athletics in this state. — Adam Coleman, Houston Chronicle, "THSCA convention’s stay in Houston brings record numbers," 23 July 2019 The annual Football Mom's Spring Clinic/Practice featured two hours of involvement for the 15 participants that began with a 30-minute 'chalk talk' and video session. — Mike May, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Moms spend anything but a quiet evening — on the football field," 17 June 2018 When Heimir—pronounced HEY-mir; everyone’s on a first-name basis in Iceland—began his pregame chalk talks in 2012, a time when Iceland was ranked No. — Grant Wahl, SI.com, "The Little Nation That Can: Iceland's Underdogs Take on the World Cup Stage," 1 June 2018 On the Friday before the team’s game in Week 5, Ross met with the team’s fan club, the Charger Backers, for a weekly 10-minute chalk talk. — Dan Woike, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Ross relives '92 Chargers turnaround from 0-4 to playoffs," 6 Oct. 2017

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“Chalk talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chalk%20talk. Accessed 12 Jul. 2020.

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