CHALKFACE

Etymology

Noun

chalkface (plural chalkfaces)

(geology) A cliff or quarry exposing chalk, e.g. the White Cliffs of Dover

(education) The environment where teaching is carried out, specifically a school.

Source: Wiktionary



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