patchmarker
nounUK /ˈpætʃˌmɑːkə/
US /ˈpætʃˌmɑːrkər/
A patchmarker is a small sign or mark that shows where something is.
The gardener put a patchmarker next to the new flowers so we would not step on them.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A tool used to mark a spot on fabric or leather before sewing.
She used a patchmarker to show where the patch should go on the jacket.
3. A software tag that records which version of a file has been updated.
The developer added a patchmarker to the code so the team knew the fix was applied.
4. A person whose job is to place markers along trails or property lines.
The patchmarker walked the fence line and set a new post at each corner.