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chalk pit

 

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Noun chalk pit has 1 sense
  1. chalkpit, chalk pit - a quarry for chalk
    --1 is a kind of pit, quarry, stone pit

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Chalk Pit

Noun - Geological Sense:

A chalk pit is a large excavation or quarry where chalk is extracted from the ground.

Example Sentence: The chalk pit provided the raw material for the nearby cement factory.

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Noun - Historical Sense:

In historical context, a chalk pit refers to a pit or hole dug in chalky soil, used for the disposal of refuse or as a hiding place for objects.

Example Sentence: Archeologists discovered ancient artifacts hidden in the 12th-century chalk pit.

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Noun - Popular Sense:

In popular terms, a chalk pit is a term used for a popular local recreational site, usually an abandoned chalk quarry, where people gather for various activities.

Example Sentence: The old chalk pit has become a community hub, with families picnicking and children playing.

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Verb - Local Sense:

In a local context, "chalk pit" can also be used as a verb to describe the act of marking or drawing on a surface using chalk, typically in a casual or temporary manner.

Example Sentence: The kids love to chalk pit the sidewalks with their colorful drawings.

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