French Chalk (Noun)
Meaning
A soft white compact talc used to mark cloth or to remove grease stains.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- She applied the french chalk to her black trousers to quickly remove the stubborn grease stain.
- In the sewing room, a block of french chalk was used to mark the intricate folds of the wedding dress.
- Before hemming the pants, he used french chalk to mark the correct length on the fabric.
- To remove the oil stain from her favorite shirt, she carefully applied some french chalk to the affected area.
- In the costume department, the tailor used a piece of french chalk to mark the position of the intricate embroidery design.