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What does "chalk" mean?

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chalk out

to mark out as with chalk
to outline; plan

chalk up

to score, get, or achieve
to charge or credit

not by a long chalk

Brit., Informal not by any means; not at all

walk a chalk line

Informal to behave with strict propriety or obedience

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