noun
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a black canvas to write on with a piece of chalk; a canvas board.
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a set of papers, documents or records; a file.
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the chequered dice-cloth used to play chess, dice, etc. on.
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(dial.) a layer of skin which dries and peels off.
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little scales or flakes of dead skin formed on the scalp.
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the act or fact of controlling; power to direct or regulate; control.