chalk dust

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Word: Chalk Dust

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Chalk dust is the fine powder that is created when someone writes with a piece of chalk. It can be found on chalkboards, in classrooms, and sometimes on the hands of teachers or students who use chalk.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "chalk dust" when talking about the powder that comes from chalk.
• It is often used in educational settings, especially in schools where chalkboards are used.

Example:

• "After writing on the chalkboard for an hour, the teacher noticed that her hands were covered in chalk dust."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "chalk dust" can be used metaphorically to describe the remnants or traces of a past experience or knowledge, especially in educational discussions. For example: - "The chalk dust in the empty classroom was a reminder of all the lessons taught throughout the year."

Word Variants:

• Chalky (adjective): Describing something that resembles chalk or has the qualities of chalk (e.g., "The chalky residue on the board needed to be cleaned.")

Different Meanings:

• While "chalk dust" specifically refers to the powder from chalk, "chalk" itself can also refer to the writing tool used or to a type of soft, white limestone.

Synonyms:

• Powder from chalk
• Chalk powder
• Writing dust (in a broader context)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly associated with "chalk dust," but here are some related phrases: - "To dust off" (to prepare something that hasn’t been used for a while) - "To write on the chalkboard" (to teach or explain something in a straightforward manner)

Note:

Chalk dust can sometimes cause allergies or respiratory issues for sensitive individuals. In modern classrooms, many schools are moving toward using whiteboards and markers to reduce chalk dust.

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Noun

1. dust resulting from writing with a piece of chalk
   • chalk dust covered the teacher's hands