marker
/ˈmɑrkər/
noun
- A pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing, especially on large surfaces or to make bold lines.
- The teacher wrote the lesson on the whiteboard with a blue marker.
- She used a red marker to highlight the important dates on the calendar.
- I need a permanent marker to label these boxes for storage.
- An object or sign that shows the location or existence of something.
- A stone marker stands at the entrance of the old cemetery.
- GPS markers help hikers find their way in remote areas.
- The trail was easy to follow thanks to the yellow markers on the trees.
- A characteristic or feature that indicates something (e.g., a biological or social indicator).
- The use of slang can be a marker of belonging to a particular social group.
- High blood pressure is a marker for heart disease.
- In genetics, certain markers can predict the likelihood of inherited conditions.
- In sports, a player who guards or covers an opponent.
- He lost his marker and scored an easy goal.
- The coach assigned a specific marker to each opposing player.
- The defender stayed close as a marker on the star striker.