marker
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- noun
- /ˈmɑrkər/
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- Mountains can also act as directional and boundary markers, and they possess sacred qualities.
- boundary markers
- reflective markers
- historical markers
Unbeknown to us, our marker boy was faulty.
- Unbeknown to us, our marker boy was faulty.
Examples
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Just take that path right there and follow the markers.
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As we drove along the highway, we spotted a marker that signaled the exit for our city.
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Yes, because I was given the marker to write on the board.
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It's actually a reliable health marker for men.
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At least we left a trail marker we saw now.
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We're out by mile marker 112.
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Forrest places the letter down at the grave marker, next to fresh flowers.
Fiction book (1994) -
The headstones here were small, flat granite markers, simply inscribed: "Rest in Peace."
Fiction book (1993) -
The park features a large marker that indicates the beginning of the hiking trail.
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There is a historic marker at the foot of the mountain that tells visitors about its significance.
Synonyms
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3.5
An easy to see object used to find or show a place
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A pattern or sign on something that helps you tell it apart
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3.7
A thin needle that shows position or direction on a dial
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3.5
A stone beside a road that shows the distance to a town
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2.5
A post with a sign that shows directions on a road or trail
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2.8
A marker on a football field showing the position of a yard line
A pole with a small flag used to mark a place like a boundary or a dangerous spot
A mark or pattern on a lighthouse that helps sailors find a place by day
Compounds
- Specialized
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A small piece of DNA on a chromosome that scientists use to identify people and follow traits in families
How Visible
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Marker comes from the simple word mark, which once meant a 'sign' or 'boundary'. So a marker is something you put down to show a position, limit, or route.