2syllables
marquee
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Definitions ofmarquee
1noun
- A large tent with open sides, used for outdoors entertainment.
- A projecting canopy over an entrance, especially one with a sign that displays the name of the establishment or other information of it.
- (by generalization) Lights that turn on and off in sequence, or scrolling text, as these are common elements on a marquee.
Synonyms: "chase lights", "chaser lights"
- A banner on a web page displaying text that scrolls horizontally.
- In graphical editing software, a special selection tool, used to highlight a portion of an image.
Synonyms: "marching ants"
Example: "Rectangular Marquee Tool"
1verb
- To select (an object or region) with the marquee selection tool.
1adjective
- Most famous; preeminent.
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