marking pencil

noun
UK /ˈmɑːkɪŋ ˈpɛnsəl/
US /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ ˈpɛnsəl/

A marking pencil is a special pencil used to write or draw marks on things.

The teacher used a marking pencil to write on the chart.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A pencil used by teachers to write comments or grades on students' work.

She graded the tests with a red marking pencil.

3. A pencil made for writing on hard or shiny surfaces like glass, metal, or plastic.

He used a marking pencil to label the metal pipes.

4. A pencil used in sewing or crafts to mark fabric or materials.

The tailor used a marking pencil to trace the pattern on the cloth.