Chalk | Mean of chalk in English Dictionary

/ˈtʃɑːk/

• Noun
• a type of soft, light-colored rock
• a substance that is made into white or colored sticks and used for writing or drawing
1. The teacher handed her a piece of chalk and asked her to write the answer on the chalkboard.
2. He put chalk marks on the stage to show the actors where they should stand.
3. a chalk drawing [=a drawing done with chalk]
• a piece of chalk
1. They drew pictures on the sidewalk with colored chalks.

• not at all
1. Our work isn't done yet, not by a long chalk. [=(US) not by a long shot; we still have a lot more work to do]
• Verb
• to write or draw (something) with chalk
1. She chalked a message on the side of the barn.
• to mark (something) with chalk
1. He chalked the stage to show the actors where they should stand.
• to earn or achieve (something)
1. As a runner, he's chalked up about 1,000 miles on the track.
2. The company has chalked up huge losses this quarter.
• to charge (the cost of drinks or food) to your account to be paid for later
1. Chalk up these drinks to my account, please.
• to explain (something) by stating its cause
1. Chalk it up to bad timing.
2. Her early mistakes can be chalked up to inexperience.