Sewing Tools

noun a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock composed of calcium carbonate

verb to write or draw with chalk

• The teacher used a piece of chalk to write on the blackboard.
• Can you pass me the chalk so I can write my name on the sidewalk?
• I found some sick chalk at the store for my next climbing session.
• His words were like chalk on a blackboard, grating on my nerves.

noun a slender, pointed metal instrument used in sewing or for surgical suturing

• The nurse carefully inserted the needle into the patient's arm to draw blood for testing.
• I hate getting shots because I'm scared of needles.
• I pricked my finger on a needle and it hurt like heck.
• His words were like a needle, piercing through her heart with their harshness.