krijtlijn

Definitions of krijtlijn
  1. noun
    a piece of calcite or a similar substance, usually in the shape of a crayon, that is used to write or draw on blackboards or other flat surfaces
    synonyms: krijt, krijtje
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    types:
    conté, contékrijt, tekenkrijt
    colored chalks used by artists
    kleermakerskrijt
    chalk used by tailors to make temporary marks on cloth
  2. noun
    a chalked string used in the building trades to make a straight line on a vertical surface
    synonyms: smetlijn
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    type of:
    bindgaren, bindtouw, klit, paktouw
    a lightweight cord
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