chalker

noun

chalk·​er

ˈchȯkə(r)

plural -s

1

: a worker who applies liquid chalk or wax to shoe parts to prevent their sticking during the lasting process

2

: a worker who sprinkles chalk over the surface of white leather to improve its appearance

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