markingcrayon

noun
UK /ˈmɑːkɪŋ ˌkreɪən/
US /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ ˌkreɪən/

A marking crayon is a special crayon you use to draw marks on things.

The farmer used a marking crayon to put a red line on the sheep's wool.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A waxy crayon used in industry to write on metal, wood, or concrete.

The worker used a marking crayon to number the steel beams.

3. A crayon used in classrooms for labeling charts and posters.

She grabbed a marking crayon to write the date on the board.

4. A crayon used by farmers to mark animals or produce.

They used a marking crayon to sort the apples into crates.