marker Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something
- the buoys were markers for the channel
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noun a distinguishing symbol
marking; mark.
- the owner's mark was on all the sheep
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noun a writing implement for making a mark
WordNet
Mark"er noun
Definitions
One who or that which marks . Specifically:(a) One who keeps account of a game played, as of billiards. (b) A counter used in card playing and other games. (c) (Mil.) The soldier who forms the pilot of a wheeling column, or marks the direction of an alignment. (d) An attachment to a sewing machine for marking a line on the fabric by creasing it.