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chalking [′chȯk·iŋ] (chemistry) Treating with chalk. Forming a powder which is easily rubbed off. (graphic arts) In printing, rubbing off pigment when the ink dried improperly because it was absorbed too rapidly into the paper. (metallurgy) Defect of coated metals in which a layer of powder forms between the coating and the base metal. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The maker of Bonnets ferociously planned A novel arrangement of bows: While the Billiard-marker with quivering hand Was chalking the tip of his nose. The first object with which they had an association, or of which they had a remembrance, was a large black board with a dry Ogre chalking ghastly white figures on it. No sooner was the carpenter apprised of the order, than taking his rule, he forthwith with all the indifferent promptitude of his character, proceeded into the forecastle and took Queequeg's measure with great accuracy, regularly chalking Queequeg's person as he shifted the rule. |
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