Any of various symbols used in writing and printing to indicate pauses, divisions, etc. and to aid the reader in understanding what is written.

(transitive, sports) To mark an opposition player closely.

Any of a series of red, irregular stripes on the surface of the skin caused by rapid growth of the tissues lying just underneath. They usually appear as a result of pregnancy, puberty or obesity, but can also be caused by rapid muscle growth.

(chiefly Britain) Any of the measurements on a scale of temperatures in domestic gas cookers.

Synonym of Plimsoll line

(music) A mark placed on the score by the composer describing at what speed the passage should be played.

(idiomatic, marching) To march in place, while still in step with the beat. / (by extension, figuratively) To stop making progress temporarily; to wait or stand still.

(nautical) The identifying mark of a shipping company, displayed on the ship's funnel (smokestack).

Alternative spelling of trademark

(chiefly New South Wales in Australia, colloquial) The permission to leave early (from class, school, workplace, etc.) before the scheduled end time; an early finish.