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chalking

chalking

English

Noun

chalking (countable and uncountable, plural chalkings)

  1. Something chalked on a surface.
    • 2002, The Cornellian (volume 134, page 69)
      Dinner patrons at RPU see dozens of chalkings on the sidewalk each week. Student groups know that this is a prime locale to promote student groups and shows.
  2. (painting) The appearance of non-gloss paint on an exterior surface due to chemical deterioration and removal by weather.

Verb

chalking

  1. present participle of chalk