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tailor's chalk

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun tailor's chalk has 1 sense
  1. tailor's chalk - chalk used by tailors to make temporary marks on cloth
    --1 is a kind of
    chalk

Definitions from the Web

Term: Tailor's Chalk

Description:

Tailor's chalk is a special type of chalk used by tailors and seamstresses for marking fabric during the process of designing and sewing garments. It comes in various forms, such as sticks, pencils, or triangles, and is typically made of a soft, crumbly substance that can be easily applied and removed from fabric.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Tailor's Chalk

In its primary sense, tailor's chalk refers to the chalk used by tailors or seamstresses for marking fabric. It is commonly employed to draft patterns, make alterations, or indicate specific measurements on clothing.

2. Verb - Tailor's Chalk

In a secondary sense, tailor's chalk can also refer to the act of marking fabric using tailor's chalk. This action is performed by tailors or seamstresses to ensure accurate cuts and seams while creating garments.

Sample Sentences:

1. As a noun:

  I need to buy a new pack of tailor's chalk to mark the measurements on the fabric.

2. As a verb:

  After carefully tailoring the dress, she chalked the fabric to indicate where the hem should be sewn.

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