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Англо-русский словарь технических терминов. 2005.
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Chalk line — tool. A chalk line or chalk box is a tool for marking long, straight lines on relatively flat surfaces, much farther than is practical by hand or with a straightedge. It is an important tool in construction and carpentry, the working of timber in … Wikipedia
chalk line — (ch[add]k l[imac]n ), n. 1. a string impregnated with powdered chalk, used in construction to mark a straight line on a surface, such as a wall. The string is held taut on the surface between the two end points of the line to be made, the center… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Chalk line — Chalk Chalk (ch[add]k), n. [AS. cealc lime, from L. calx limestone. See {Calz}, and {Cawk}.] 1. (Min.) A soft, earthy substance, of a white, grayish, or yellowish white color, consisting of calcium carbonate, and having the same composition as… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Chalk Line Walk — Der Cakewalk ist ein Gesellschaftstanz, der um 1850 entstand und zunächst Chalk Line Walk (englisch für „Kreideliniengang“) genannt wurde. Von 1895 bis 1905 wurde der Tanz dann auf der Grundlage von Ragtime Musik als Cakewalk zum bekannten… … Deutsch Wikipedia
chalk line — Building Trades. 1. a chalked string for making a straight line on a large surface, as a wall, by holding the string taut against the surface and snapping it to transfer the chalk. 2. the line so made. [1400 50; late ME] * * * … Universalium
chalk line — noun A line made on a surface by snapping a taut string or cord dusted with colored chalk … Wiktionary
chalk-line — /ˈtʃɔk laɪn/ (say chawk luyn) noun a length of cord dusted with chalk used by bricklayers, etc., to mark levels for new work …
chalk line — noun a chalked string used in the building trades to make a straight line on a vertical surface • Syn: ↑snap line, ↑snapline • Hypernyms: ↑string, ↑twine … Useful english dictionary
chalk-line — … Useful english dictionary
walk\ the\ chalk\ line — • walk the chalk • walk the chalk line • walk the chalk mark To act exactly as you are supposed to; behave properly; obey. That new teacher really makes the students walk the chalk. In some classes the students play and talk, but Mr. Parker makes … Словарь американских идиом
walk the chalk line — phrasal or walk the chalk mark or walk chalk also walk a chalk line : to behave in a strictly disciplined or obedient way : conduct oneself without deviation from propriety … Useful english dictionary
