1. permanent markers with fine tips used for writing or drawing
Usage: trademark; informal
2. shallow-draft sailboats with flat bottoms and sharp bows
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The teacher asked students to bring colored sharpies for the poster project.
• She used black sharpies to label all the moving boxes.
• The art supplies included crayons, pencils, and sharpies.
• Several sharpies were racing in the harbor during the regatta.
• The shallow bay was perfect for sailing sharpies.
• He collected vintage sharpies and restored them as a hobby.