Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chalkdust

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
chalk-dust
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The fine white powder remaining after chalk is erased from a chalkboard.

Uncountable

Etymology

From chalk + dust.

Usage

Questions

What does chalkdust mean?
The fine white powder remaining after chalk is erased from a chalkboard.
Where does chalkdust come from?
From chalk + dust.

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