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a) Consisting of or containing chalk.b) Resembling chalk in any way.See Also: chalkiness
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Chalky — Chalk y, a. Consisting of, or resembling, chalk; containing chalk; as, a chalky cliff; a chalky taste. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
chalky — [chôk′ē] adj. chalkier, chalkiest 1. of, containing, or covered with chalk 2. like chalk in color or texture chalkiness n … English World dictionary
chalky — [[t]tʃɔ͟ːki[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED Something that is chalky contains chalk or is covered with chalk. The chalky soil around Saumur produces the famous Anjou wines. 2) ADJ GRADED Something that is chalky is a pale dull colour or has a powdery texture … English dictionary
chalky — chalkiness, n. /chaw kee/, adj., chalkier, chalkiest. 1. of or like chalk. 2. of a chalklike consistency: chalky soil. 3. without resonance, color, warmth, etc.: several high tones that were quite chalky. 4. Photog. lacking in detail, due to… … Universalium
chalky — UK [ˈtʃɔːkɪ] / US [ˈtʃɔkɪ] adjective Word forms chalky : adjective chalky comparative chalkier superlative chalkiest 1) containing chalk chalky soil 2) feeling or tasting like chalk … English dictionary
chalky — chalk|y [ˈtʃo:ki US ˈtʃo: ] adj similar to chalk or containing chalk ▪ white chalky soil ▪ There were some chalky bits in the bottom of the drink. >chalkiness n [U] … Dictionary of contemporary English
chalky — adjective similar to chalk or containing chalk: white chalky soil | I can t stand those chalky tasting antacid tablets. chalkiness noun (U) … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
chalky — adjective 1) chalky skin Syn: pale, bloodless, pallid, colorless, wan, ashen, white, pasty 2) chalky bits at the bottom of the glass Syn: powdery, gritty, granular … Thesaurus of popular words
chalky — adj. Chalky is used with these nouns: ↑earth, ↑soil … Collocations dictionary
chalky — chalk|y [ tʃɔki ] adjective 1. ) containing CHALK: chalky soil 2. ) feeling or tasting like CHALK … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
