Footmark: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆถ
footmark
[ หfสtหmษหrk ]
crime scene investigation
A mark left on the ground by a person's foot, used as evidence in a crime scene investigation to identify the individuals present at the scene.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The detective found footmarks near the window, indicating that someone had entered the house.
- The footmarks in the mud matched the suspect's shoes.
tracking
A trace or impression left by a foot on a surface, often used by trackers to follow someone's trail.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The skilled tracker examined the footmarks in the snow to determine the direction the fugitive had taken.
- They followed the footmarks through the forest until they caught up with the lost hiker.
Translations
Translations of the word "footmark" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pegada
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฆเคเคฟเคนเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Fuรabdruck
๐ฎ๐ฉ jejak kaki
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปัะด
๐ต๐ฑ ลlad stopy
๐ฏ๐ต ่ถณ่ทก
๐ซ๐ท empreinte de pied
๐ช๐ธ huella
๐น๐ท ayak izi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ์๊ตญ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุตู ุฉ ูุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ stopa
๐ธ๐ฐ stopa
๐จ๐ณ ่ๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ odtis stopala
๐ฎ๐ธ fรณtspor
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัา ัะทั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแฎแแก แแแแแแญแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ayaq izi
๐ฒ๐ฝ huella
Etymology
The word 'footmark' originated from the combination of 'foot' and 'mark'. It has been used since the 17th century to refer to the impression left by a foot on a surface. Footmarks have been essential in forensic investigations and tracking activities, providing valuable clues and evidence to identify individuals and follow trails.
See also: feet, foot, footage, football, footfall, footgear, foothold, footing, footpath, footprint, footrest, footrests, footstep, footstool, footwear, footy.