Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chawk
noun
/tʃɔːk/
Definition
a variant spelling of ‘chalk’, often used in informal contexts or regional dialects.
Examples
- She used a piece of chawk to draw on the blackboard.
- He wrote his notes with chawk on the dusty surface of the table.
Meaning
Chawk refers specifically to the common substance made from calcined limestone, used for writing or drawing on various surfaces.
Synonyms
- chalk
- writing chalk
- slate pencil
