Chalk-talk
a talk or lecture in which the speaker illustrates points by drawing on a blackboard:
The coach gave a chalk talk before the big game.
noun
(US & Canadian) an informal lecture with pertinent points, explanatory diagrams, etc, shown on a blackboard
noun
A lecture, lesson, etc, accompanied by sketches: The coach gave us a chalk-talk about the blitz (1880s+)
Read Also:
- Chalk-eater
noun A person who bets only on the horse favored to win (1950s+ Horse racing)
- Chalkboard
a blackboard, especially a green or other light-colored one. noun (US & Canadian) a hard or rigid surface made of a smooth usually dark substance, used for writing or drawing on with chalk, esp in teaching Also called (in Britain and certain other countries) blackboard n. also chalk-board, 1816, from chalk (n.) + board (n.1).
- Chalkface
noun (Brit, informal) the work or art of teaching in a school, esp classroom teaching as distinct from organizational responsibilities (esp in the phrase at the chalkface) (as modifier): chalkface experience
- Chalkiness
of or like chalk. of a chalklike consistency: chalky soil. without resonance, color, warmth, etc.: several high tones that were quite chalky. Photography. lacking in detail, due to extreme contrast: a chalky print. adj. c.1400, from chalk (n.) + -y (2). Related: Chalkiness.
- Chalky
of or like chalk. of a chalklike consistency: chalky soil. without resonance, color, warmth, etc.: several high tones that were quite chalky. Photography. lacking in detail, due to extreme contrast: a chalky print. adj. c.1400, from chalk (n.) + -y (2). Related: Chalkiness.