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- chalicothere/ˈkælɪkəʊˌθɪə/Any extinct mammal of the family Chalicotheriidae, resembling large, clawed herbivores related to horses and rhinos.nounVery Low (Specialist)
- chalk/tʃɔːk/a soft white or grey limestone used for writing or drawing, or a stick made from this material.adjectivenounverb+2B1
- chalk and talk/ˌtʃɔːk ən ˈtɔːk/A traditional, teacher-centered method of instruction where the educator primarily lectures and writes on a blackboard/chalkboard.nounLow-Medium
- chalk line/ˈtʃɔːk ˌlaɪn/A line or mark made on a surface with chalk (or chalked string) as a guide for cutting, building, or other manual tasks.nounC1
- chalk out/tʃɔːk aʊt/To outline, sketch, or plan something, especially in a preliminary way.verbC1
- chalk stripe/ˈtʃɔːk ˌstraɪp/A pattern on fabric, typically a dark suit material, consisting of thin white or light-coloured lines against a darker background.nounC1
- chalk talk/ˈtʃɔːk ˌtɔːk/An informal lecture or explanation, often using visual aids like a chalkboard or whiteboard.nounC1/C2
- chalk up/tʃɔːk ʌp/To attribute an event, especially a success or failure, to a particular cause; to record or score something.verbB2
- chalkboard/ˈtʃɔːkbɔːd/A smooth, dark-colored surface, traditionally black or green, used in educational or organizational settings for writing or drawing on with chalk.nounC1
- chalkface/ˈtʃɔːkfeɪs/The literal front surface of a blackboard or whiteboard where chalk or markers are applied; metaphorically, the daily realities of classroom teaching.nounC2
- chalkpit/ˈtʃɔːkpɪt/A quarry or open-pit excavation where chalk is extracted from the ground.nounLow
- chalkrail/ˈtʃɔːk.reɪl/A narrow, continuous shelf or ledge (typically made of wood or another material) attached to a wall, historically or specifically in a classroom, designed to hold chalk for writing on a blackboard.nounRare/Obsolete/Technical
- chalkstone/ˈtʃɔːkstəʊn/A mass or concretion of chalk; specifically, a chalky deposit formed in the joints or tissues, as in gout.nounRare/Low
- challah/ˈxɑːlə/A special braided bread, often enriched with eggs, traditionally eaten by Jewish people on the Sabbath and holidays.nounLow frequency (primarily within specific cultural contexts)
- challenge/ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/A difficult or demanding task or situation that tests someone's abilities.adjectivenounverb+2C1 (Very High Frequency)
- challenger/ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒər/A person or entity that competes against or questions an established authority, champion, or status quo.nounB2
- challenger deep/ˈtʃælɪndʒə diːp/The deepest known point in the Earth's seabed hydrosphere, located in the Mariana Trench in the western Pacific Ocean.nounC2
- challis/ˈʃæli/A lightweight, soft, plain-weave fabric, often made from wool, cotton, or synthetic fibers, typically printed with a delicate pattern.nounC2/Rare
- chalmers/ˈtʃɑːməz/A Scottish surname of occupational origin, referring to someone who worked in a chamber or private room, often a chamberlain.nounVery Low
- chalon-sur-saone/ʃæˌlɒ̃ sʊə ˈsəʊn/A city in eastern France, situated on the Saône River.nounLow (Proper noun, place name)
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