chalk line
A 'chalk line' is a simple yet essential tool in construction and carpentry for marking straight lines over large surfaces.
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Definition
B2Construction and Carpentry
(technical)A tool with a string coated in chalk powder used to mark straight lines on surfaces by snapping the taut string.
Example
- The carpenter used a chalk line to ensure the wall studs were aligned correctly.
- Before cutting the plywood, she snapped a chalk line to guide her saw.
B2Construction and Carpentry
(technical)The straight mark created by snapping a chalk-coated string against a surface.
Example
- The chalk line on the floor helped the workers lay the tiles in a straight row.
- After snapping the chalk line, they followed it to cut the drywall accurately.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "chalk line":
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