warchalk

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verb

To draw chalk symbols in public places (such as the side of a building or a sidewalk) to show users of computers with Wi-Fi capability where a wireless network may be accessed.

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Meanings

verbwarchalk (third-person singular simple present warchalks, present participle warchalking, simple past and past participle warchalked)

present singular third person warchalks · participle present warchalking · participle past warchalked · past warchalked

  1. To draw chalk symbols in public places (such as the side of a building or a sidewalk) to show users of computers with Wi-Fi capability where a wireless network may be accessed.

Origin

From war + chalk, modelled on war-dialing.

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APA

warchalk. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/warchalk

MLA

“warchalk.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/warchalk. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “warchalk,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/warchalk.

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