chalk talk

noun

1. a talk or lecture in which the speaker illustrates points by drawing on a blackboard.

   The coach gave a chalk talk before the big game.

chalk talk

noun

1. an informal lecture with pertinent points, explanatory diagrams, etc, shown on a blackboard

Word History and Origins

Origin of chalk talk¹

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

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