Waymarkers: meaning, definitions and examples

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waymarkers

 

[ ˈweɪˌmɑːrkərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

navigation

Waymarkers are signs or markers used to indicate a direction or route for navigation, typically found along trails, paths, or roads.

Synonyms

indicators, markers, signs

Examples of usage

  • Follow the waymarkers to stay on the hiking trail.
  • The waymarkers along the bike path were helpful in guiding us.

Translations

Translations of the word "waymarkers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marcadores de caminho

🇮🇳 मार्गचिह्न

🇩🇪 Wegmarkierungen

🇮🇩 penanda jalan

🇺🇦 вказівники шляху

🇵🇱 oznaczenia szlaków

🇯🇵 道標 (みちしるべ)

🇫🇷 balises de chemin

🇪🇸 marcadores de camino

🇹🇷 yol işaretleri

🇰🇷 길표지

🇸🇦 علامات الطريق

🇨🇿 značky cesty

🇸🇰 značky cesty

🇨🇳 路标 (lù biāo)

🇸🇮 označevalci poti

🇮🇸 leiðarmerki

🇰🇿 жол көрсеткіштері

🇬🇪 გზის მაჩვენებლები

🇦🇿 yol nişanları

🇲🇽 marcadores de camino

Etymology

The term 'waymarker' originated in the 18th century, combining 'way' (indicating a route or direction) and 'marker' (a sign or indicator). Waymarkers have been used for centuries to guide travelers along paths and roads, ensuring they stay on the correct route.