chalk line
chalk line
C c Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [chawk lahyn]
- /tʃɔk laɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [chawk lahyn]
- /tʃɔk laɪn/
Definitions of chalk line words
- noun chalk line a chalked string for making a straight line on a large surface, as a wall, by holding the string taut against the surface and snapping it to transfer the chalk. 1
- noun chalk line the line so made. 1
- noun chalk line A line made on a surface by snapping a taut string or cord dusted with colored chalk. 0
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Origin of chalk line
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Chalk line
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chalk line popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
chalk line usage trend in Literature
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