5 letter words ending in ALK

Chalk

Part of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition: A soft, white, porous sedimentary rock, a form of limestone, used for writing or drawing. To mark or draw (something) with chalk.

Pronunciations: US: /tʃɔk/, UK: /tʃɔːk/

Origin and Usage: The word "chalk" comes from the Old English word "cealc," which is a type of limestone. Chalk has been used for writing and drawing for centuries. It was commonly used on blackboards, which were originally made of slate. Chalk is also used in various industries, such as agriculture, construction, and manufacturing.

Synonyms: Crayon, marker, pencil, pen, charcoal

Related Words: Clasp, clink, cloak, clock, clump

Example Sentences:

1. She wrote her name on the blackboard with chalk.
2. The teacher asked the students to use chalk to write the answer on the board.
3. The children drew pictures on the sidewalk with colored chalk.
4. The construction workers used chalk to mark the location of the pipes.
5. The gymnast rubbed chalk on her hands before performing on the bars.

Stalk 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

Noun: the main stem of a herbaceous plant; the slender part of a flower that supports the petals and stamens.
Verb: to pursue or approach stealthily; to walk stiffly or haughtily.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK):

US: /stɔk/
UK: /stɔːk/

4. Origin and Usage:

The noun "stalk" comes from the Old English word "stealc" meaning "stem" or "trunk." The verb "stalk" comes from the Old English word "stealcian" meaning "to move stealthily." "Stalk" has been used in English since the 14th century. The noun form is commonly used in botany to refer to the main stem of a plant, while the verb form is used to describe the act of pursuing someone or something stealthily.

5. Synonyms:

Noun: stem, trunk, shoot, peduncle, petiole
Verb: trail, shadow, hunt, pursue, track

6. Related Words:

steal, stack, stick, stink, stony

7. Example Sentences:

Noun: The stalk of the flower was long and slender.
Verb: The lion stalked its prey through the tall grass.