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chalker

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chalk·​er | \ ˈchȯkə(r) \
plural -s

Definition of chalker

1 : a worker who applies liquid chalk or wax to shoe parts to prevent their sticking during the lasting process
2 : a worker who sprinkles chalk over the surface of white leather to improve its appearance

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“Chalker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chalker. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.

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