to chat by exchanging stories

An official visit by a police officer to a person's home to discuss some matter.

plural of knock-and-talk

(slang, railfans, US) The sound made by the exhaust of a steam locomotive.

singular of peace talks

(Buddhism) A public discourse by a Buddhist teacher, similar to a sermon or homily, and distinguished from a lecture by being shorter and less formal.

plural of dharma talk

plural of talking board

Synonym of Ouija board (“lettered board for communication with spirits”)

To say something true or meaningful to the listener, especially in contrast to nonsense. / (transitive with to or into) To stop someone doing something foolish by persuading them with a powerful argument