chalked

Chalked is the past tense and past participle of chalk, and is used as an adjective to describe something that bears or is coated with chalk, or something that has been prepared with chalk. Chalk is a soft, white limestone, and chalked surfaces typically show a pale, powdery residue when rubbed.

As a verb form, chalked appears in several domains:

- In cue sports, players chalk the cue tip to prevent miscues; a cue or tip described as chalked has been treated with chalk.

- In climbing, weightlifting, and other athletic activities, participants chalk their hands with magnesium carbonate to improve grip; hands or grips may be described as chalked when coated.

- In field and court maintenance, lines and markings may be applied with chalk. Chalked lines are usually temporary and can wash away with moisture.

- In geology or materials contexts, a surface can be described as chalked if it has developed a chalk-like, powdery coating.

Etymology: Chalked derives from the verb chalk, meaning to apply or cover with chalk. The noun chalk itself traces to Old English cealc, related to other Germanic terms for lime and calcareous minerals.

Overall, chalked denotes the presence or application of chalk on a surface, object, or person, across sports, outdoor activities, and geological descriptions.